Q.
HI, I had a front upper implant placed about 1.5 years ago. It was 100% successful until 14 months after placement. Due to incorrect cleaning(Not flossing all the way up the implant) I developed a tingling sensation up in the bone above my implant(An infection I presume). The implant does not hurt at all. Around the implant there is no puss, no pain in the gums, and no redness. I went on antibiotics and it was fine for 2 weeks. Then the infection came back. The implant feels rock solid . I am going back to the oral surgeon in a week to have my gums opened up and reshapped. I am on Metronidazole 400mg for 1 week which does not seem to be as effective second time around. What are the next steps? Should I be pushing for bone grafting around the implant base so infection stops leaking up into my bone? What are the chances of losing the implant? Should i go onto longer term anitbiotics along with the surgery? I am rinsing around the implant with chlorhexidine and salty water(alternating) along with flossing. Many Thanks Michael,
HI, I had a front upper implant placed about 1.5 years ago. It was 100% successful until 14 months after placement. Due to incorrect cleaning(Not flossing all the way up the implant) I developed a tingling sensation up in the bone above my implant(An infection I presume). The implant does not hurt at all. Around the implant there is no puss, no pain in the gums, and no redness. I went on antibiotics and it was fine for 2 weeks. Then the infection came back. The implant feels rock solid . I am going back to the oral surgeon in a week to have my gums opened up and reshapped. I am on Metronidazole 400mg for 1 week which does not seem to be as effective second time around. What are the next steps? Should I be pushing for bone grafting around the implant base so infection stops leaking up into my bone? What are the chances of losing the implant? Should i go onto longer term anitbiotics along with the surgery? I am rinsing around the implant with chlorhexidine and salty water(alternating) along with flossing. Many Thanks Michael,
Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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