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bone and gum grafting on outerside of implant

bone and gum grafting on outerside of implant

I had an implant done 4 months ago, recently found out no bone at all cover the outer side of my implant. I have two options:
1. take the implant out, which might damage adjacent tooth, as implant was placed in a bad way.
2. open the gum, do bone grafting on outer side of the implant, and do some gum grafting too, as the gum cover the outer side of the implant dose not grow, at the time to place the implant crown, it is going to be ugly.

my questions is: for option 2, it looks like a temporary solution, do I need to repeat the same surgery every several years? or, what consequences I might get? Thanks.

I am still young, in my 30s. Thanks.
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You should consult your dentist in regards to option 2.  As far as I understand (I don't do implants personally), it should be a permanent situation.  There should be no problem if the bone and gum graft is successful.  It might not be a completely cosmetic situation though as you said.  Also, your dentist needs to consider the placement of the abutment and how it will align with your other teeth so that the crown doesn't protrude out too far and create a cosmetic problem with the crown as well as the bone/gum area.

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Actually, you may want to post this question in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery topic.  I'm sure the oral surgeon there will be able to discuss your case with more extensive knowledge than me.  

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