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Can a problem with dental implant go undetected with X-rays? Could issues with implant cause chronic sore throat and headache?

December 14, 2016
Asked By:becavra56 in Syracuse, NY

About ten years ago I received a titanium implant for my front tooth. The tooth was extremely infected after a failed apicoectomy years prior. The tooth is solid in my bone and not painful, but there is a bit of a tingling sensation. I think something is wrong because for years, when I push under my nose small amount of foul tasting discharge comes out of the gums behind my tooth. I also have felt sick for several years and am wondering if this could be contributing to my general health.

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December 22, 2016

Answer: X-rays for diagnosis of implant complications

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Answer: X-rays cannot be the sole diagnostic tool

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December 16, 2016

Answer: X-rays cannot be the sole diagnostic tool

Hisham Kaloti, DDS (retired)
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