How to prevent frequent infections of my dental implant?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had my tooth removed and a dental implant done five months ago. About three months ago, it got infected. I went to my dentist, who cleaned out the infection and prescribed antibiotics. The infection did not go away, so I was prescribed antibiotics two more times.

Once again, the infection is back. So over the past two months, I have gotten an infection four times, and each time I have been prescribed antibiotics, which seem to only temporarily fix the situation. I am at a bit of a loss for what to do because my dentist cannot seem to get rid of this infection.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is hard that you got infected several times. If the infection still persists, your dentist must remove the implant and let the area heal. Maybe this foreign body is not accepted well by the immunity of your body, so an infection has occurred.

Antibiotic coverage is enough once a month; you have already given it multiple times. This means ultimately we have to remove the cause to get it right.

Ask your dentist to do this removal work without much cost because five months is a shorter period and comes under the warranty period of time for an implant. Give me a follow-up on your case in a week.

Stay happy and blessed.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.