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My second molar has been removed. Is an implant necessary?
Query: Hi doctor, My second molar in the left side of upper jaw was extracted two months back. I thought of placing an implant. So, bone grafting was done. Now, I got few opinions that implant is not required in that region. Are there any future implications due to gap being there like displacement of adja... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Because you have done a bone graft, that means there would have been bone loss. The prognosis of the tooth will be poor after implant in that region. If your adjacent teeth are not having or showing any bone loss, you may opt for a fixed partial denture (bridge). Yes, t... Read Full »
I have space between my teeth after premolar removal. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my premolars on the right side of my face, number four upper and five lower, removed, and now I am regretting it after reading all the negatives on premolar extraction. What can I do? I am only 18 and cannot have dental implants. I have wisdom teeth coming in. Can I use t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. See, premolar extraction is done only in case of crowding in orthodontic treatment. You must have read about facial deformation, but major deformation is caused by canines. Lastly, you are in the growth phase so any deformation will be bal... Read Full »
Why do my dental implants require frequent tightening?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a dental implant placed about four years ago. The implant is a 5 to 8.5 mm bone-level implant with an internal hex. Since then, I have had an abutment placed by a different dentist due to travel. The abutment is the gold abutment screw (regular). I need to know if this is the correc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. I think, based on the clinical history, it can be a combination of both occlusal derangement and incorrect abutment use. Probably, I will go for ... Read Full »
I have pain after bone grafting in the process of implant. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I started the process of getting four implants. Last week I went for bone grafting. It has been a living nightmare ever since. I was completely fine, pain-wise, until three days after the grafting. Out of nowhere, I was in excruciating pain. Like deep in the nerve type pain. At that poi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have X-rays of teeth that caused you pain? You seem to have an infection either due to bone grafting procedure or abscess of the roots of those anchoring teeth of the bridge. Get an OPG x-ray done to find out more. Continue antibiotics and painkillers. Use war... Read Full »
What treatment should I get for a cracked tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a cracked tooth. It hurts me a lot for a week. Now, I can eat only on one side of the mouth. What can I do to get relief? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please say about the location of the cracked tooth. Please mention whether it is present in the front tooth or back tooth. If there is a pain, you can take Amoxycillin two tablets one at morning and night. You can also take Aceclopara (Aceclofenac with Paracetamol) for ... Read Full »
Is there any alternative other than GA for highly uncooperative patients during dental procedures?
Query: Hi doctor, My brother is 29 years old with Down syndrome, and he is completely non-cooperative with dentists. He had nine teeth removed (two up and seven down) under general anesthesia. As three teeth were broken when the dentist was trying to clean them, they were removed. Since my brother has no ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope I can lessen your discomfort. Yes, conscious sedation can be a better option than general anesthesia. Talk to the concerned oral surgeon and get him treated under conscious sedation. Also, the complications associated with general anesthesia are the same in ev... Read Full »
I need a dental implant. Will it be esthetic?
Query: Hello doctor,I went through root extraction and immediate implant surgery of my front tooth. I am 29 years old, working woman and worried about the aesthetic part of the final dental implant. If the implant is placed too deep in the bone the final tooth might appear longer than other. How to verify ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, immediate placement of implant after root extraction is easier compared to placement of an implant in solid bone (because the extraction socket just guides the position of the implant to be placed). Even if the implant is placed too deep, nothing to worry as ... Read Full »
My mother is reluctant to use dentures. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother, aged 74, has lost most of her teeth due to negligence. A few years back, when her teeth condition was better, we got her dentures for some missing teeth. However, the denture wires kept poking her gums despite re-adjustments. So, now, she is reluctant to get dentures. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this age, implants are not successful, but the studies state that implants can be given at any age, even at 74. Considering the age, fixed partial dentures or implant-supported dentures could be best since a removable partial denture is not successful due to excessi... Read Full »
My implant has fallen out, and I am concerned about getting an infection. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I lost an implant tonight. It was loose earlier with some pain and just came out easily. It is the whole implant with the screw that goes into the bone. I have had it for 15 years. I have scheduled an appointment with my dentist tomorrow, but I am concerned about the infection. I have was... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An implant also has its own life and depends on the bone. So if your implant is out, it means its osteodisintegration has occurred. It would be best to go to the dentist to get one radiograph done to see the bone and infection. I suggest you get one CBCT (cone beam com... Read Full »
Is sinus lift necessary for placing implants?
Query: Hi doctor, I have consulted four dentists with my x-rays. After years of failed root canals, cavities, gum disease and eventually failed four tooth bridge, I am now seeking implants that will hold a hybrid bridge to replace my upper arch. I need six implants with a full contour Zirconium prosthesis.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing the x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that you have a low sinus floor level on the left side of the picture of the x-ray. I cannot say whether it is the left or right side of yours through this picture. It might be helpful ... Read Full »