What are the chances of me losing my dental implant in my case?

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,
A. It sounds like you\’re doing the right things, ask your oral surgeon about the long term success as it depends on the implant used and the bone quality. I\’m not sure grafting will help but it might be an option to discuss
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