Had a tooth extracted to prep for implant, top jaw between the canine and front tooth. I was given a flipper, but after a few months id lost it and didnt want to buy another. Dental surgeon recommended an Essix bridge as a cheap alternative. My regular dentist couldnt make an Essix bridge, so put a temporary crown in by bonding it to teeth on either side. Im now more worried about teeth/jaw shifting than cost, want to get an Essix bridge but do they keep teeth/jaw from shifting like a flipper?
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Unless we have X-rays to review it is very difficult to say, what is the cause of the solid lump, but this is unusual post sinus lift surgery.
It could be any of these
1. An exposed implant
2. Exposed graft
3. Perforation of the sinus membrane
It is difficult to make out but you...
Hi! After a small surgery like an implant, usually the tissue heals very fast. Having no pain after 7 days is exactly how it should feel. On the picture I can´t see any signs of infection: red color on gums, bleeding, pain and pus. Stitches seem to be thick so probably the smell must come ...
Many times the denture needs to be relined to fit the tissue better and the o-rings need to be replaced.Sometimes its best to add additional implants to help stabilize the denture and achieve a more secure fit.
