Discussions on Patient Questions on Dental Implants

I am allergic to titanium, however, I want to get dental implants.

This is apparently the first time the oral surgeon has had such a high failure rate with regard to osseointegration and he is of the opinion that the implant failure was caused by my use of Reuteri.

My dentist says that the crowns should be a bit shorter so there is not direct contact on the biting surface and this will make them last longer.

What is the function of various coatings on dental implants?

Should I proceed with the dental implant treatment plan or should I wait and see if the Zometa adversely affects my implants or produces osteonecrosis of my jaws?

Can dental implants in the upper jaw cause migraine headaches? After having four dental implants inserted in the upper jaw I started having migraine headaches within two months.

I am going to be getting a lower overdenture and have received two conflicting pieces of advice from dentists, one says to use conventional implants while the other says to use mini implants.

I have been given two different opinions regarding the number of dental implants needed for an overdenture.

I have a dental implant with an abutment post for my crown. I’ve been back to my dentist 5 times because the crown keeps coming loose and I am worried about it falling off.

My general dentist says my dental implant is not correctly positioned and my new oral surgeon agrees it is not correctly positioned and recommends a screw-on crown because of the required short abutment

Should I wait until the dental implant is fully integrated before I use an electric toothbrush? Should I never use an electric toothbrush on the implant?

My TMJ dentist said that my general dentist made a mistake by making my two upper jaw dental implant crowns not touch the opposing lower teeth when I bite.

I have a unilateral cleft lip and palate. I currently have surgery scheduled in a month to do a bone graft from my hip to my mouth to prepare for implants

Food gets stuck in my implant supported bridge every time I eat. Is this normal for implant bridges that you have to clean it every time you eat?

Are certain drugs, like Evista, that a patient may be taking an absolute contraindication to placing dental implants?

Do I need general anesthesia for one implant for front tooth #9 or will local anesthesia be fine. I am concerned about the dangers of general anesthesia, which the oral surgeon has downplayed.

Considering the possibility of people experiencing adverse reactions to implant metals, should testing for intolerance, with MELISA, routinely be done prior to implant placement?

I had 2 dental implants fail due to peri-implantitis in my lower jaw. CT scan showed good bone quality.

Is immediate loading a possibility in a case like mine or would a more conservative approach be preferable?

I have three upper incisor implants holding a 4-unit bridge and my problem is that the bridge keeps coming loose.

I have been an unsuccessful dental implant patient for two years and my prosthodontist recommends occlusal splint therapy to stabilize the jaw muscle with a hard acrylic appliance.

My periodontist says everything is good, but my general dentist says the angularity of the implants, especially of #19, is too much towards the lingual side.

The oral surgeon placed collagen over the graft site and advised me that it was safe. However everything I am seeing online indicates it is contraindicated for pregnant and nursing women.

She has congenitally missing laterals and the orthodontist and dentist are suggesting that she have her wisdom teeth removed and the 2 lateral implants all at the same time to avoid more than one sedation and surgery

My surgeon has told me that because of my history of Hepatitis C, I have a poor prognosis for dental implants. Is this true?