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Can you advise me on obtaining implants, as I have two dentist recommendations?
Query: Hello doctor,I have approached two dentists about getting implants, and each provided me with different treatment plans; I would want to hear your thoughts. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. I will be examining the files shortly and give my opinion. Please check your follow-up messages. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
Can you tell if these are real or demonstration implants?
Query: Hi doctor,I had implants placed in my mouth. The doctor said he was recycling implants. I think he meant he put the demonstration models in my mouth. Now he is telling me that he needs to get an imprint of the implant and have a screw made that will fit it. The office told me that he had placed olde... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I can definitely assess implants by looking at the type they are placed in the jaw bone. By seeing the X-rays (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), it looks as though these are older versio... Read Full »
I have pigmentation after receiving basal implants. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Six months back, I had basal implants on the posterior area of my lower jaw after removing the wisdom tooth. There is a dark spot surrounding the implant with a mild suction-like sensation near the cheek. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I will be answering the query shortly. Read Full »
I am having severe pain after the placement of a dental implant in my upper jaw. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Three years ago, I did a tooth implant on tooth number 22. After the implant, immediately started paining on the same area of the face. Later, I have found out that I have a necrosis on tooth number 21. I was tried endodontic treatment but it did not succeed and the doctor recommended for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I totally understand the reason for you being disappointed in the dental treatment you received. As an implantologist, I need to tell you that not everyone can make good cases for implants. Dental implants can be successful only when you have a f... Read Full »
I had got a cyst removed in my jaw. Can an implant be placed in that area?
Query: Hello doctor, I have one cyst removal done six months back. I see no bone development. I am attaching the reports. Kindly review. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will be answering your query shortly. Kindly check your follow up messages. Thank you. Read Full »
Is it necessary to floss on all sides of the dental implant to prevent infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently underwent my right lower molar removal and got an implant with a crown. I am aware that I should floss on the sides of the crown, but I am worried that I might damage the peri-implant barrier while flossing as there is a possibility that my floss could slip under the crown ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) If proper hygiene is not maintained, it is possible to get peri-implantitis which is oral mucosal (tissue lining in the mouth) inflammation and bone loss around the implant region over time. 2) Food lodgement happens if there is space between the implant and the nea... Read Full »