Q. hello i have 3 implants in my upper jaw front 3 teeth they have been in place for about 6 years with no real problems just teeth needing tighening a few times.i had a boxing fight and broke the 3rd inplant leaving just the titanium thread in the bone the tooth come out with the top of the implant still attacthed with the screw.i have a good dentist who is trying to sort it out but is worried about not being the right amount of bone to remove it and replace the implant.have you ever seen a broken implant and removed one
A. Yes it does occur very occasionally, the remaining piece of the implant will need removing and if possible another implant placed. However often during this process the bone is lost so be prepared for bone rebuilding to supplement the area where the implant was removed.
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494
