Q.
Hi Dr Fahey, hope you can help me. I’m a 52 year old female, I don’t smoke and am in good health. I’ve had a back tooth implant for 9 years, but it has small bone loss and feels sensitive and a bit sore where the gums are exposed.My dentist has suggested gum and bone grafting, but I’ve been doing some research and have read a lot about it either being an impossible procedure or having a very low success rate. Can you offer me further advice to help me come to a decision?
Hi Dr Fahey, hope you can help me. I’m a 52 year old female, I don’t smoke and am in good health. I’ve had a back tooth implant for 9 years, but it has small bone loss and feels sensitive and a bit sore where the gums are exposed.My dentist has suggested gum and bone grafting, but I’ve been doing some research and have read a lot about it either being an impossible procedure or having a very low success rate. Can you offer me further advice to help me come to a decision?
A.
Hi, thank you for your query. I’m not sure if you’re referring to an implant or a crown as implants shouldn’t be sensitive. If you go to a highly skilled dentist, you should come across no problems with bone grafting. It might be worth talking to more than one dentist if you’re unsure about the success rate of the procedure. Hope this has been helpful.
Hi, thank you for your query. I’m not sure if you’re referring to an implant or a crown as implants shouldn’t be sensitive. If you go to a highly skilled dentist, you should come across no problems with bone grafting. It might be worth talking to more than one dentist if you’re unsure about the success rate of the procedure. Hope this has been helpful.
Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108
Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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