I started over a year ago to have three implants done to anchor my bridge. The sinus was moved due to its location close to an implant and synthetic bone was backed and given time to heal. I ended up with a sinus infection over 8 months ago. Since then I have seen an ENT to have the infection scraped from my left sinus and the infection still persists. I have been to an infectious disease doctor to get antibiotics pumped throuhg through an Iv. After six weeks I still have an infection. The dentist finally decided to remove all the packing and anchors for the implant to try and get rid of the infection. All indications are that the infection started when the material was packed into my bone. I know have a hole in my jaw where the sinus is visible. Temporary packing was done to protect the sinus after the procedure to remove all the work that has been done over the last year. The dentist is not sure whether to try it again or not. My question is what can be done to repair the damage where the sinus is visible and where should I go from here. I currently have the antibiotics via the IV for the next three weeks to try to get rid of the infection.
If the infection was in the synthetic packing why did the antibiotic not get absorbed and kill the bacteria once it was in the jaw?

I had a stroke 16 years ago and lost the use of my arm.As a result I now do everything using my good arm and my teeth.Because of this,my teeth have all began to break and loosen.Would I qualify to have implants done on the N.H.S as a medical emergency as my quality? of life will be drastically reduced without the use of my teeth and would implants be strong enough.I currently have 5 teeth veneered but they keep breaking.I have 2 teeth missing already and another 4 that are possibly going to have to be removed.Would I just need to replace the missing ones or would I be better off having all my teeth removed and full implants ?.I am 46 years of age.

Hi, about 7 years ago I had a bone graft followed by an upper lateral incisor implant done. I periodically experience pain above the actual implant. The type of pain is like an ache and increases when I press on the upper gums. The pain also radiates behind my nose. Could this type of pain just be sinus pressure, or could it be directly related to the implant procedure? The implant seems quite solid and strong, however bone loss is always a concern for me since the bone graft procedure. However, I’m only 25 years old. The gums look quite healthy from what I can tell. Any help or advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

I have only two natural teeth left in upper jaw. I used to have 4 crowns in the front but after many years the root couldn’t hold the teeth anymore. I’ve had them removed. I’d like implants. I’m 56 years old. Can I get just about 8 teeth for comestic purposes in the front. Or must I have the whole top of mouth done. I have lived without back teeth for a long time. I got my crowns done because of broken front teeth in my twenties. I do not have any gum desease.
On the lower jaw I have 9 teeth left. I’m more concerned with the upper ones. I have a small front artificial upper plate, as I cannot bear the full one. Is it nessessary to have a full set implant in the upper jaw or can I get just the front few done. Than you.

As stated on this website, that the subperiosteal and plate form implants have a high failure rate. Can you please state the failure rates for each implant type as a percentage. What other factors affect the succes rate of implants? ie are there chemicals in tooth paste or other oral products that can affect the implants? What are the disadvantages of having implants over dentures? Any additional information that you can provide to help me answer my EPQ question, which is “What is the best way to replace missing teeth?”

I have had my four bottom front between my K9′s pulled due to bone loss and have been told that because of the bone loss I’m not a candidate for implants. I was wondering is there anything other a fixed bridge that could work for me? I heard that there is now a denture that snaps on over your existing teeth. If so do you know the price range for them?
thank you for taking the time to read my message and for any help you can give me dr moore

Hi my son had an accident at the age of 6 or 7 a football dislodged one of his front tooth. The dentist we saw made him wear what i would describe as like a protective gum sheild for a while to protect and save it she said, although she did not push it back up into the gum. He is now 12 1/2 and the tooth although not giving him any pain has slowly started to discolour. He went to the dentist yesterday after an appointment with a arthodonist who said that after an xray that he will eventually loose the tooth, but needed a root canal. Obviously this really upset me as he is so young. My own dentist tooth a further xray who then said he did not what to do! He said that when teeth are dislodged they usually reset but this hasnt there is a gap at the top so a root canal cannot be done.And that the tooth is eating away at the root/nerve i cannot remember and this nwill eventually make the tooth loose. If he does loose the tooth, when would he be able to have a dental implant? I. Many thanks

I have just completed treatment for an upper left premolar and adjacent upper left molar. All preparatory treatment went well, no problems, until the placement of the crowns: the first placement was a total misfit, and was resent to dental lab/technician for correction. 2nd attempt was better, but sent back again for adjustments; 3rd fitting seemed good – comfortable and cosmetically v. good. However, back home when I had a meal for first time, I noticed that top implants and bottom teeth were not meshing properly, and I was unable to chew my food properly. I reported back to my dentist next day, but he said he couldn’t find a problem, although he did not check with that special ‘occlusion’ paper test. Of course, he could not check the interior of my teeth with a mirror either, whilst teeth were closed. I was told to wait a week to see if still a problem,
There is still a problem – a big gap between top (implants) and bottom molars, so that I am unable to chew food properly on this side. As a result, I am mainly chewing on the other side of my mouth – surely not good long-term?
My questions:
Why has this problem occurred? Should the dentist replace these crowns? Does all this removal and refitting of crowns (3 times so far, and possibly more to follow) compromise or damage the underlying implants?
Your opinion much appreciated.
Thanks.

hi, i am about to have my two front teeth roots extracted after a cycling tumble! the posts of the crowns split the roots. i’m confused as to what is best, the same day implants or waiting for six months and having the implant done then? i have already paid for the extraction and partial plate as i thought the later was more reliable.i seem to be getting conflicting information. if i went for the same day implants could i do that the day after extraction at another practise? many thanks,

hello

I am looking to get implants to hold my dentures in place, but am really nervous when it comes to the dentist. How is this procedure usually performed, how invasive is it and can i have sedation to help calm my nerves?
I really, really want to have the treatment to stop my dentures from rubbing my gums raw, so i will try anything to help me have the procedure

thank you Dr Moore