Ughhh, dental question… - Page 3

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Follow-up:
I saw dentist today and I totally trust him. He checked everything, the crown, my bite, took X-ray, probed my gums... He didn't try to pin it on the root canal - he said it was perfect. So after all, he said he thinks it's simply a sensation due to the tooth "remodeling", meaning adjustment or changes to the tooth.

He thinks the sensation will slowly go away over next several months. I believe that is possible. Just wanted to share this!

Pink123 · ‎07-10-2019

@Desertdi wrote:
I tend to disagree with people who think an implant is "painless". OK...you won't go out the surgeon's door groaning in pain, but it IS ORAL SURGERY, and most likely you will have stitches.

There are also side effects, like facial bruising, loss of feeling in your nose lips or chin (which generally does go away after a while). And since it is an open wound, you need to take care of it meticulously. You will also be on antibiotics, and pain killers if the doctor thinks it will be necessary.

I have had about 20 done (in arches) over the past several years.

I wish you luck...but you will also need a lot of PATIENCE. It takes about 7 months before you get a permanent crown.

I agree @Desertdi and I've known many of implants to fail, loosen up, all kinds of things happening.

They are not the end all be all that's for sure. And the cost is totally outrageous if you ask me.

Pink123 · ‎07-10-2019

@Skyegirl21 Hi, Many years ago I had 2 side by side rootcanals on the upper back end.

They needed crowns after that.

Long story short, I was never comfortable chewing on that side after that to this day which has been over 20 years now.

I've been to other dentists and they see nothing wrong and have had many x-rays with perio's, etc.

who knows, but I have learned to live with it. I chew mostly on one side which I found out many people do as well.

Good luck and hope you find some sort of a solution, one I never found.

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Thanks @Pink123 , Yeah... I suppose not everything can be explained or resolved- Take care! 💝, Skye-

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

DH had a complete set of implants fail within 2 yrs; had them removed and started all over with another dental practice in a second state. They failed as well! Had to have remains removed and went for dentures. These were very reputable dentists and assorted specialists; total cost: $40,000 ( no insurance TG for Care Credit). This us something dentists don't elaborate on as a possibility!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I have had 9 implants put in within the last 3 years. No problems with them except for one loose screw, a minor fixable issue.

It's my understanding that the most common reason for implant failure is infection around the gum line post. Implant hygiene needs to be meticulous and regular cleanings are a must. Many people think that just b/c it's not a natural tooth then it doesn't need special care but it does require extra cleaning and on a regular schedule. Floss and brush twice a day plus use an antibacterial rinse. I was given a Rx for chlorhexidine and told to use it at least once monthly to help reduce all bacteria in my mouth. OTC mouth rinses don't do that. They only kill a limited number of bacteria at each use.

Another big reason for implant failure is the load on top of the jawbone is too much for the bone itself to support. The implant hardware plus the crown on top becomes critical and can cause the implant to separate from the bone tissue, loosens the entire tooth and eventually needs to be removed.

Teeth grinding habit requires a night guard. If you don't wear it then you'll lose your implant(s).

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

@patbz wrote:
DH had a complete set of implants fail within 2 yrs; had them removed and started all over with another dental practice in a second state. They failed as well! Had to have remains removed and went for dentures. These were very reputable dentists and assorted specialists; total cost: $40,000 ( no insurance TG for Care Credit). This us something dentists don't elaborate on as a possibility!

OMG! I'm so sorry this happened to him @patbz ! Thx for sharing the experience with us -It's good to be aware, that there are no promises for success... 😥