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incomplete implant procedure
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incomplete implant procedure
by Sadness1000, Feb 22, 2009 08:46AM
My mouth was prepared for teeth implants a couple of years ago. The 4 molars were extracted and posts were implanted in my mouth on both sides of my mouth in one long surgical procedure; however due to lack of funds, I have not been able to go back to have the teeth attached to the posts for the completion of the dental work. Recently, one of the post or part of one of the post at the top of my mouth worked its way out. I thought it was a broken tooth but when I examined it, I discovered it was a little dark blue screw. Do you have any idea what really happened? Will the other posts come out over time in a similar fashion? Is my mouth in any danger because of the implanted posts without the teeth attached?
Member Comments (1)
by Sam Delfino, Feb 22, 2009 10:32AM
, Feb 22, 2009 10:32AMTo: sadness1000
The screw that protects the implant from bacteria and food has come out from what you are describing. This would cause food and bacteria to go inside the implant and can cause infection or failure of the implant. Gum tissue can grow over and inside the screw hole as well, which can make the next step procedures more complicated. So, go in asap, take the screw with you also, have xrays taken, and put the screw back on. Also, you would want to have the crowns placed over the implants soon (yesterday). The reason being, that these implants are not being used now since there is no tooth over them. As a result, the bone will not exercise and this could affect the longevity of the implant once you get the crowns on it.
