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What are the chances of implant damage during rugby play?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a professional rugby player who has recently broken and had my three front teeth removed. I have had two implants fitted and currently have to wear a denture until I get the crown and bridge fitted. I have been advised by one dentist to avoid playing rugby again as an impact coul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The normal healing time of bone is six to eight weeks. However, complete healing may take anywhere between three to six months. In the case of implants, it will take a minimum of three months for it to closely adapt to the surrounding bone ... Read Full »
Can I leave immediate denture over implant for a month? Will it lead to any infection?
Query: Hi doctor, What are the ramifications if you lose 20 pounds with new dental implants? I have lost seven pounds since this month. Also, having immediate dentures over implants, my dentist gave me a water pik and said it is fine to leave the immediate dentures in for a month while my extraction area ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. Regarding weight loss with respect to the dental Implants, I do not see any reason from your query that could lead to the weight loss. Dental implants do not lead to weight loss. However, what I could... Read Full »