Gum bone loss happens due to severe periodontal infection affecting the gums. There is increased bacterial invasion around the gums, causing gum recession with bone loss. This results in increased mobility of the tooth.
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My bone loss has been extensive after having a gum graft and is not healing well. What can be done?
Query: Hi doctor,If bone loss is extensive after having a gum graft and therefore, the gum and bone cannot heal fully or properly, what can be done prior to orthodontics or rather, what needs to be done to heal it, and can the person still get braces on in the future and when approximately? Or does it need... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A gum graft heals in about one to two weeks. However, it continues remodeling or restructuring for up to six months after the graft. The health and prognosis of the graft depends upon the hygiene maintained and also gets affected by the systemic response (worsens with p... Read Full »
What can cause implant failure?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had two failed implants. I had the first implant two years ago and it was fine for about six months and then became slightly loose. Then, they removed it and blamed the dentist who put on the crown by saying that they put too much cement. I got the second implant a few months later... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is bone loss and it can be due to the failed implant (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If one failed, there was always very high chance of the failure of the other implant too. I believe they did not give the implant a proper time to heal and are... Read Full »
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