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My X-rays show a fractured jaw from an accident. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a hard crash on my jaw when I was riding a scooter. I went to the dentist to get an X-ray scan. The X-ray showed that my jaw had a small fracture on both sides. I am seeking further examination and evaluation of my condition.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern and have reviewed the X-ray reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).The condyle on both sides of the jaw appears to have a crack or complete fracture due to the accident. A CT (computed tomography) or MRI (magnetic resona... Read Full »
Can replacing my protruding crown in the front tooth weaken it?
Query: Hi doctor,I have six upper teeth on the left side. My dentist gave me a partial denture. I have four implants on my lower jaw to support the lower denture. Before three weeks, my dentist made a crown for the front tooth due to dental caries. The dental assistant said that the crown appeared long. Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am an implant specialist. Your dentist could have shaped the tooth for proper alignment according to the central and lateral incisors. You might have dentinal hypersensitivity due to the trimming of natural teeth. Excess trimming can lead to fracture, chipping, or crack... 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 a metallic taste in my mouth after placement of implants. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor,I had all my teeth extracted last year, to receive permanent implants. I am still in this process, however, lately my mouth has been extremely sore and I am having trouble breathing. I am also tasting like a metallic flavor. Can you please take a look at the attached pictures and let me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern. Well, it is rare people of your age are getting implants for all teeth in India. The metallic taste is due to the screw fitted in the mouth and the sore is due to the heat produced basically. No there is nothing you have to ... Read Full »
Can an air gap between implant and abutment screw cause infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a titanium dental implant installed for a missing upper molar tooth. The thread length of the implant was 5 mm. I have some query regarding it. Will a gingival height of abutment of 1 mm be sufficient? The implant screw is 5 mm, and the abutment screw is 1 mm. Will this 4 mm air... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your queries and can understand your concern. I suppose you are confusing the different parts of the implant. The abutment with a gingival height of 1 mm will have an additional shank inserted inside the implant. The 1 mm of the abutment screw is the part vis... Read Full »