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Dental Implant

Dental implants are made of titanium screws, and it is placed in the jawbones in place of the missing tooth to replace the roots of the missing tooth. After the screw is placed, the fusion of the implant and jawbone takes place. After fusion, a prosthesis is placed over it that resembles the natural tooth. It provides better phonetics, stability, and mastication when compared to dentures.

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Is there any alternative other than GA for highly uncooperative patients during dental procedures?

Query: Hi doctor, My brother is 29 years old with Down syndrome, and he is completely non-cooperative with dentists. He had nine teeth removed (two up and seven down) under general anesthesia. As three teeth were broken when the dentist was trying to clean them, they were removed. Since my brother has no ...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope I can lessen your discomfort. Yes, conscious sedation can be a better option than general anesthesia. Talk to the concerned oral surgeon and get him treated under conscious sedation. Also, the complications associated with general anesthesia are the same in ev...  Read Full »

I need a dental implant. Will it be esthetic?

Query: Hello doctor,I went through root extraction and immediate implant surgery of my front tooth. I am 29 years old, working woman and worried about the aesthetic part of the final dental implant. If the implant is placed too deep in the bone the final tooth might appear longer than other. How to verify ...  Read Full »


Dr. Srinivas Saketh. G

Answer: Hi, welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, immediate placement of implant after root extraction is easier compared to placement of an implant in solid bone (because the extraction socket just guides the position of the implant to be placed). Even if the implant is placed too deep, nothing to worry as ...  Read Full »

My mother is reluctant to use dentures. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother, aged 74, has lost most of her teeth due to negligence. A few years back, when her teeth condition was better, we got her dentures for some missing teeth. However, the denture wires kept poking her gums despite re-adjustments. So, now, she is reluctant to get dentures. I am ...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this age, implants are not successful, but the studies state that implants can be given at any age, even at 74. Considering the age, fixed partial dentures or implant-supported dentures could be best since a removable partial denture is not successful due to excessi...  Read Full »

My implant has fallen out, and I am concerned about getting an infection. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I lost an implant tonight. It was loose earlier with some pain and just came out easily. It is the whole implant with the screw that goes into the bone. I have had it for 15 years. I have scheduled an appointment with my dentist tomorrow, but I am concerned about the infection. I have was...  Read Full »


Dr. Amit Tirth

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An implant also has its own life and depends on the bone. So if your implant is out, it means its osteodisintegration has occurred. It would be best to go to the dentist to get one radiograph done to see the bone and infection. I suggest you get one CBCT (cone beam com...  Read Full »

Is sinus lift necessary for placing implants?

Query: Hi doctor, I have consulted four dentists with my x-rays. After years of failed root canals, cavities, gum disease and eventually failed four tooth bridge, I am now seeking implants that will hold a hybrid bridge to replace my upper arch. I need six implants with a full contour Zirconium prosthesis....  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing the x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that you have a low sinus floor level on the left side of the picture of the x-ray. I cannot say whether it is the left or right side of yours through this picture. It might be helpful ...  Read Full »

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 »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

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 »

I am calcium deficient but my dentist has suggested implants and braces. Is it safe?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old and have had very minimal dental work. I have no molars whatsoever and about three to four teeth that have a filling connecting all that I'm pretty sure is decaying, one for sure has chipped recently. At this point, I have spoken with a few dentists who aren't really ...  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. As you have mentioned you are calcium deficient which means you have weak bones and muscles if I am not wrong. In this case, you cannot get your teeth pulled out. This may cause muscle spasms and other facial pain. May lead...  Read Full »

Will implant supported bridge cause bad odor in mouth on long run?

Query: Hello doctor, Are implant supported bridges good? Will they cause bad breath in the long term? I have dental bridges in my four front teeth for about eight years, but now it is causing bad odor.  Read Full »


Dr. Pallavi Srivastava

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Implant supported bridge is an extremely good option for replacement of missing teeth. Implant is the best treatment option in dentistry and it is a lifelong treatment option. It stays for ur whole life without causing any problem. Once osseointegration has taken place ...  Read Full »

Why do I have a severe toothache after an onlay implant procedure?

Query: Hello doctor,My question is, after an onlay implant procedure, I got some severe toothache. Today I went to make an x-ray for myself and noticed that one of the roots is reduced somehow. What can be the cause of this? And can a root canal save it? Many thanks for considering my request.  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After evaluating your radiograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there is resorption of one root with sclerosis around. This can be due to prolonged trauma from biting. The significant reasons for resorption as such are trauma, any periapical lesion, o...  Read Full »

Why do I have intense pain after filling a tooth?

Query: Hello doctor, I had an extraction and an implant placed for tooth ​13 about six weeks ago, and I am supposed to get a crown placed on the implant in about six more weeks. Sadly, apparently due to the change in my bite caused by having number 13 tooth, a bottom tooth broke through an old filling i...  Read Full »


Dr. Tooba Qazi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for giving all appropriate history. Tooth 14 that is having intense pain is indicating for root canal treatment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If it would be a crack deep down to root you would be having sharp pain when you bite from it, otherw...  Read Full »

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