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Recent Patient Questions on Dental Implants

• Allergic to Titanium: What are My Options for Implants?

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

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• Can Reuteri Tablets Cause Implant Failure?

  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.

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• Crowns on Implants: Proper Length for Biting Surface?

  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.

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• Function of the Various Coatings on Implants?

  What is the function of various coatings on dental implants?

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• Diagnosed with Breast Cancer and Taking Zometa IV: Can I Proceed with Dental Implant Treatment?

  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?

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• Can Dental Implants Cause Migraine Headaches?

  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.

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• Standard Implants vs. Mini Implants for Lower Overdenture?

  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.

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• How Many Implants Are Needed for an Overdenture?

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

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• Crown Keeps Falling Off?

  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.

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• Implant Not Correctly Positioned: Recommendations?

  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

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• Can I Use an Electric Toothbrush after Implant Placement?

  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?

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• Implant Crowns: Should They Be Touching Opposing Lower Teeth?

  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.

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• Unilateral Cleft Lip: Bone Graft Options?

  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

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• Implant Supported Bridges: Need to Clean After Each Meal?

  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?

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• Evista: A Contraindication for Dental Implants?

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

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• Type of Anesthesia for Dental Implant Surgery?

  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.

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• MELISA Test for Hypersensitivity to Metals: Should This Be Routine Prior to Implant Surgery?

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

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• Peri-Implantitis Cause of Implant Loss?

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

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• Immediate Loading: When Is This Approach Indicated?

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

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• Loose Bridge Supported by Three Implants: What Can Be Done?

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

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• Occlusal Splint Therapy: An Option for Unsuccessful Dental Implant Treatment?

  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.

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• Angularity of Implants Towards Lingual Side: Special Abutment Needed?

  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.

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• Collagen on Graft Site for Pregnant Woman?

  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.

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• Implants in 16 Year Old Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment?

  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

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• Hepatitis C: Contraindication for Dental Implants?

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

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