Core-Vent Implants

Joan, a dental implant patient, from Pennsylvania asks:

I am a patient. 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. The first pieces had inside threads and were put into the jawbone with a drill. Then covered over with gum tissue and let to heal for a few months, if I recall correctly.
In 2004, two years ago, I needed to have additional implants and the dentist put in another brand called Straumann. They went further below the gum line then the Core-Vent, I realized later. Now I’m having serious pain problems with my gums. The dental implants seem to be impinging on my gum tissue, or at least feel like that.

I cannot tolerate having the crowns on the dental implants. The dentist who put them in says this never happened to him before. He tells me I have a medical problem. I can’t get anyone to listen. I am told they don’t make those old Core-Vent implants anymore.

Can anyone provide any help or guidance?

12 Comments on Core-Vent Implants

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SMSDDSMDT

1/17/2007

Joan: Sorry you are having adaptive issues with your implant supported newer teeth. Are you healthy? Have you had a second or third dentist completely evaluate your issues? What was suggested?

David H

1/20/2007

I have had some cases where I do the same thing, leaving the implant to much inside the bone and it created the same problem. What has happened is that the gum grows quicker than bone and sometimes just a little bit that gets into the connection between the implant and the abutment or healing which creates a sensation of having your gum tighten all the time. The doctor has to check if this is the problem. Even a little gum that grows insisde the implant can create that kind of problem. Is not an issue of implant trademark (which, by the way, Straumman is one of the most recognized). I would also recommend a second "clinical" opinion, because with out a clinical examination, a diagnosis is hard to give. Lets hope is not a greater deal than that.

Jan L.

5/9/2007

Back in 1986, I received a Core Vent and three Omniseries implants, screw-type. I believe these were made of titanium but need to know for sure for a brain MRI). Does anyone know or have a site for the companies?

barbara a hall

8/13/2007

I have had 5 core vent implants for 20 years now, but 2 of them are bothersome at times, feels like they are rubbing against a nerve. Can these be removed and if so does it have to be an oral surgeon? How do I find the right surgeon?

Michael Paulson

10/10/2007

I have 2 core vent screw in type in my lower jaw. The tops have eroded and no longer hold my denture in. I have had DDS try to loosen the tops in order to remove them buy no luck. Does anyone have any ideas??

judy s.

5/1/2008

My mother has 2 Core-vent implants in lower jaw to secure her dentures. These are approx. 20 yrs old now and causing her problems including infection around gum tissue which has receeded. I too would like to know if removal is possible.

Susan harris

9/19/2008

Help! This is regarding 6 Screwvent implants (1980â€™s era) with TSF type abutments with a super structure attached to them. We have been unable to remove 4 of them no matter what weâ€™ve tried. Itâ€™s as if they are cold welded in!! Any suggestions?? Regards, Skharris

R. Hughes

9/19/2008

Yes, there is an intraoral welding device of Italian orgins. Unfortunately I cannot remember the Doc's name. I may be able to find it later.

Kathleen Kinman

10/31/2008

I had three implants in my lower jaw for my bottom dentures in 1995. My dentures are wearing down and need to be replaced, but my dentist here in Indiana can't figure out what kind they are so he can make new dentures to fit them. I had this done near Chicago, but can't get my files because he has retired. They are endosteal rootform, I think. Can you help me?

Denise

11/5/2009

Tenho uma paciente que tem o sistema Core-vent quero uma ajuda de voces para que possa encontrar os componentes deste sistema moro em cidade de goiania estado de goias Brasil

Larry J. Meyer

11/8/2009

Denise, I will answer in English as my Portuguese is not that good. If it helps, I can also use Spanish. Go to www.implantdirect.com and you can find the component parts for your patient. Dr Niznick was the developer of the Core-Vent implants. Send an e-mail to this website and see if they can direct you to the products you need.

Larry J. Meyer

11/9/2009

VocÃª pode comprar partes para implantes Corevent pela internet no sÃtio Implantdirect.com.