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Why do I get pain in implant after bone graft surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a dental implant to replace one of my lower front teeth. At the time of the surgery, I was informed that I had bone loss, so they did a bone graft on the spot and placed the implant. The abutment was left out so that I could put a temporary tooth on the top of it (instea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The temporary should never have been placed along with the placement of the implant. The implant space should have been closed using sutures and waited for four to six months before giving any load over it. The implant mostly failed due to the load on it and possible... Read Full »
Is it normal for a Maryland bridge to move in different directions?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. Can a Maryland bridge or any bridge move up, down, right or left? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your question, what I can understand is that you are asking if a bridge can move during the act of talking or chewing. If that is what you meant, then the answer is no, because the bridge is cemented to the adjacent teeth firmly. It will never move but in case... Read Full »
I have been experiencing dull pain in my three-unit ceramic bridge. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a three-unit bridge made of all ceramic. Recently I have started having dull pain when I chew on one of the anchoring teeth, I tried to bite down on a gauze to see exactly which tooth and it feels like the pain comes from between one of the anchoring teeth and one of my regular ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am a maxillofacial surgeon and I will be answering your query shortly. Please check your follow up messages. Read Full »
I have gaps between teeth after braces. Please help.
Query: Hello, About 5 years ago I had wire braces for my teeth. And to have the braces on, I had 4 teeth extracted because my teeth were overcrowded. As far as I know, a lot of orthodontists take out premolars to create space. But for some reason my orthodontist took out 2 premolars, 1 molar on my bottom l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes orthodontists do extract molars if there is very severe crowding of the teeth. In your case, as you said there was severe crowding. Now you have space present where the molars where previously present and hence you are unable to chew properly. Is your second mol... Read Full »
I do not have left upper canine. How to fill the gap?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an impacted tooth in the roof of my mouth and I do not have a top left canine. What are my options to fill the gap? A bridge or an implant? Or anything else? Not braces please and the fewer appointments are better. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I need to know your age. The treatment plan varies according to the age factor. Secondly, the impacted tooth no matter where it is, it should be 100% removed. This is done to reduce the possibility of complications in the future. It cannot even form a cys... Read Full »