What are the causes and prevention of peri-implantitis?

Question

Hi doctor,

About 10 days ago, I had a mandible jaw implant placed in my mouth, and it got infected as the doctor did not close the stitches all the way. The pus started draining out, and I had to go to the hospital. There is a biofilm around the implant, and the doctors treated me with IV antibiotics to get the infection under control. I plan to get it removed later this month. However, hard scar tissue has formed around the implant on the inside of my jaw.

The implant has become encapsulated on the infected side. This has resulted in my face being swollen on the lower mandible where the implant is located. I wanted to know if removing the implant will cause the hard fibrous scar tissue to go away, or if the scar tissue will come back after it has been removed. Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Implants if infected need to be removed as there will be no healing till it comes out. So basically I would suggest to get the implant out and the hard fibrous tissue will settle over three to six months.The scar tissue heals slowly and will get better.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If the capsule is removed, I do not think the hardening will persist.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.