Dental implants and infection

[NanaB]

I had an implant procedure done 1 1/2 years ago. Almost immediately I began having problems, bump on the gum above the tooth with discharge. This is a front tooth. The dentist said I probably got food up in the gum. He operated, created a flap and cleaned it out. To my knowledge he did not get much out. Now I have another bump on my gum. He has me back on antibiotics. I clench at night and wear a mouth guard. I had him adjust this after the last surgery and I have done better (this is the first major infection since then).  He xrays and states the implant is okay.  I brush, dental floss, use a rinse and mouthwash. I have had several peridontal surgeries in the past.  What do you think is going on?

[MONTY0308]

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[kid_twist]

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[playtowin123]

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[playtowin123]

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[playtowin123]

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[Matthew Baron, D.M.D.]

Hard to tell without seeing you.  You should have a periodontist experienced in implant placement take a look.  Could be the implant or it could just be the surrounding gingival tissue.

[babyb]

I'd be concerned, especially after going through the hassle of getting an implant, you do not want it to fail. I would get a second opinion. If it isn't an oral surgeon or a periodontist that did the implant I would ask to be referred to one of those and have it looked at.

[mike1105]

cant tell without seeing you, but it surely sounds like you need another (unbiased) opinion. see another dentist but get a referral from a family member or friend, not your current dentist.