Discussions on Patient Questions on Dental Implants

Are there any alternatives to a sinus lift?

I recently had a dental implant placed for #14 and the first permanent crown was a giant food trap.

I have been on Prednisone 10mg each day for one year now due to fibrotic lung disease and my dentist wants to place dental implants after he removes several bad teeth.

Is there any way for me to buy the O rings and bulk and then change them myself?

I had a sinus augmentation on both sides and the right side took but the left side didn’t. I got an infection and had to have it cleaned out.

Since the implants are Calcitek and they use prosthetic retaining screws, my dentist does not want to work on this problem.

I’m wondering if any negative effects have been reported in dental implant patients who may have a metal allergy or sensitivity.

A dental implant patient wonders whether her four implants will set off the security alarm while walking thru the metal scanner at the airport.

My wife had an implant failure and now she lost sensation on her lower lip and chin on the side of the dental implants. We are very worried and don’t know what to do.

My dentist extracted all 16 of my maxillary teeth last week. He placed an immediate complete denture as a transitional appliance. He wants to wait one year for the bone to heal before he places the mini dental implants.

I am looking to get two dental implants to replace extracted molars. I have had two consults already, but due to the limited opening of my mouth, 33 mm, the tools that the dentists are using do not allow enough room.

I had a dental implant put in 4 years ago. I have returned to my dentist 3 times because the crown became loose, apparently because the abutment was never properly seated onto the implant.

What is the length of time that one needs to stay off Fosamax to safely have dental implants done? Are the cases isolated or is there a large number of women involved who have taken Fosamax and suffered osteonecrosis?

I have had two bone grafts, both of which have failed due to ‘exposure’ of the graft material. Specialists I have seen claim that the synthetic material used is cause of the failures…

Is anyone able advise as to any risks or suitability of the iCat Cone Beam scan for pregnant women? How safe is the radiation dose?

I have read that Cone Beam CT can be used to evaluate old extraction sockets, and whether they have healed properly or not.

I am 50 years old, and have had periodontal disease for 20 years. I also developed rheumatoid arthritis about 12 years ago.

My dentist, has recommended removing the root of my incisor because it’s casting a dark shadow through my porcelain crown…

Since this problem implant was put in, the 2 teeth nearest it, and that whole area of the jaw, have been wracked with pain and the natural teeth on either side of the implant are very sensitive to hot and cold.

Recently, however, I went to my dentist and after taking a few x-rays, he told me that the bone around one of my implants was deteriorating rapidly.

Recently, I was told by my dentist that the abutment to the dental implant does not fit properly and I was just prepped for a custom-made abutment.

My periodontist has found that there is an infection around these dental implants, which are my cuspids, with significant bone loss and suggests that I get them removed by a qualified oral surgeon.

Several months ago I had a Sinus Lift and Bio-Oss was used. The dentist told me that he had torn the Schneiderian Membrane during the procedure.

Ten years ago I had three dental implants inserted into my lower jaw. Two on the left and one on the right. They were Core-Vent, screw type.

Are there any special considerations for grafting/ dental implants given the previous work that was done around the cleft? Are there any factors to be considered when placing dental implants for a cleft palate?