I am scheduled for an implant 2 weeks after an extraction, complicated by dry socket. Should I wait?

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I had an extraction of tooth #27 a week ago and developed dry socket 2 days later. I had seen the clot, but this dislodged through some athletic activities. I returned to my DDS and he cleaned out a bit of pus and packed some clove paste. I've been using clove oil for the past week to reduce the pain. I am scheduled for the implant next week. I don't know if the bone as it is has good blood supply without that clot. Should I postpone the implant? I don't want the implant failing.

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

Usually implants are placed ;  1. Immediately. After extraction 2.  Early , which is 6 weeks after extraction to allow time for soft tissue(gum) healing 3. Delayed, usually after bone grafting 3-4 months 2 weeks , specially with dry socket ( which is infection) is too early

John Kong, DDS · Answer

I would wait at least 6 weeks for the dry socket to heal before placing a dental implant as blood clot/supply is crucial for proper bone around the implant.

Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Although it is possible to place the dental implant into the socket and then place bone graft material around it, it is probably safer and wiser to wait.In my opinion, I would graft the site and allow four months of healing before placing the dental implant.

Barry Jason, DDS · Answer

If you were my patient, I would play it safe and wait for closure of the soft tissue ( approx. 2 months).

Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD · Answer

It is fairly rare to have a dry socket after a canine extraction. Was it a board certified Oral Surgeon or a general dentist that removed the tooth and is placing an implant. Why wasn't the implant placed at the time of extraction? It is strange that an implant is being placed a couple weeks after the extraction. The other option would have been to bone graft the socket and place the implant in 2-3 months. Please seek a consult with a Board Certified Oral Surgeon prior to any further work. I see you are in the Walnut Creek area. Dr Anthony Rega in San Ramon is one of the finest Oral Surgeons in the East Bay. Hope this helps

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