Implant touching the maxillary premolar: best plan?

Last Updated: Dec 12, 2016

I placed an implant in the maxillary first molar site. The implant is healing well and has excellent primary stability. I noticed that the implant was touching the root of the adjacent second premolar which has remained asymptomatic and has no discernible problem. Should I explant the implant? Or should I continue to observe it and the second premolar and not intervene if the signs and symptoms remain within normal limits?

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Namita Dutta

12/13/2016

Hi Did you notice the proximity in PA Radiograph or CBCT ? I believe you need to take CBCT to confirm.I feel aslong as Implant is not touching the PDL space of premolar it should work. Good luck Namita

Dr bob

12/13/2016

You may not need the CBCT try a PA at different angles the implant is most likely lingual to the tooth root and not touching it.

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