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I am having problems with my sinus graft, what should I do?

December 3rd, 2012
Q.

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?

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Its very unusual for a sinus g… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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How do I keep my dental implants clean and free of infection?

November 16th, 2012
Q.

Hello,
I am seriously considering to undertake All on 4 teeth replacement based on what I read in your article here.
I have 73 years and after the war in Europe the only dental treatment in my region was tooth extraction mostly done by general MD or DIY..
By the age 20 I had most of my back teeth in the upper jaw and in the lower jaw missing.

Thus my jaw bone was not stimulated for over 50 years.
I am retired now and wear dentures.
In the lower jaw I managed to save 4 teeth in front. Dentures are now in need of repair.
I am wearing full denture in the upper jaw and partial denture in the lower jaw.

Have a question about dental hygiene after
All on 4 procedure is completed..
How do I clean those implants to prevent infection and loss of stability of the implant.
Even if implants are from special metal, bacterias can and will collect around implants and cause damage and cause periodontal disease around implants. Are there special techniques and tools to clean thoroughly at least once a day and preferably every time after eating sweets.
Implants will be covered completely covered and invisible and impossible to clean unless I go to a Clinic where they will be able to remove dentures to expose implants and that will significantly increase cost clinic to write a brief article about this important issue.
Many thanks for your help to clarify the maintenance procedures after All on 4 implants are placed in mouth.
Sincerely

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I would recommend seeing a hyg… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
Dr Kalpesh Bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
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I had a tooth extraction and I am still in pain 8 weeks later, what do you suggest?

February 27th, 2012
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Hello Dr Moore, unfortunately your answer did not appear on your blog so I shall ask again with a little bit more added. I still get an ache where the extraction site is 8 weeks after extraction, is this normal and should I have a bridge whilst this is going on? This is the added bit – I have seen the dentist once again and took 2 x-rays, nothing showed up as to why I am still in pain and has referred me to my local hospital. What do you think it is?,
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Hello, im sorry the answer did… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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How long should I be in pain after implants are fitted

February 20th, 2012
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How long should I be in pain after implants are fitted? I had 4 Implants last week and the pain is terrible. What should I do,
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Thats not normal, they should … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Why does my implant keep bleeding?

February 15th, 2012
Q.
why does my implant keep bleeding? My dentist just keeps telling me to brush the gum more.,
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It sounds like there is a prob… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Is it better to have implant done as same time as old tooth is extracted?

February 13th, 2012
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Is it better to have an implant fitted at the same time as the old tooth is extracted? I am having trouble with a tooth which I had root canal work done on several years ago, my dentist says he cannot do anymore with it and I will need an implant. It is causing me pain now but I cannot afford an implant at the moment. So should I have it extracted and save up to have the implant at a later date or borrow the money now to have it done as soon as the tooth is extracted? Thanks you.,
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I prefer to remove a tooth and… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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Can I have implants fitted in the same area as a gum boil?

January 29th, 2012
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is it ok to fit 2 implants in the same area as a gum boil which is still inflamed,
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If its a chronic infection it’… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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My implant has given me pain over the last two years, what can I do?

January 29th, 2012
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Dr Moore, I had an implant of two teeth holding one third in the middle, this implant was done at the front and upper side of my mouth two and a half years ago. Since then it has been very painful for me, it is not a strong pain but an annoying one. I went back to my dentis y always the same answer that it wasn’t weel cleaned and so on. Could you tell me if it could be possible to fix this, I am 78 years old but very healthy woman, thanks Dr Moore.,
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Yes it probably is but without… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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For what reason do you think dentist said root canal treatment was not option for infection?

December 28th, 2011
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Been told today that I need an extraction due to an infection, and told RCT is not an option so now have a gaping hole from the composite filling being taken out whilst the antibioctics treat the infection with an extraction booked for next week. Dentist was hard to understand on why RCT is not the answer something to do with space in my gum??,
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Not sure but if there is a bad… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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I had a tooth extracted, this lead to an infection, what should I do?

December 3rd, 2011
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I had an extraction done that got infected this left me with receeded gum on my back teeth as well as a cap. what could be done to resolve this as my dentist says a bridge would not be the answer.,
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You might need the bone rebuil… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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