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. It seems like removal could be a nightmare? What are your thoughts on these issues? Thanks!Hello Davey, For patients with frequent bleeding gums and poor oral hygiene, you will get the same amount of bone loss as you can see with titanium implants. For patients with healthy gums and normal
June 08, 2016
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level prosthetic connection, all the bacteria are at gum level. There is no bleeding and no probing around the implants. the tissue has been really stable since the day of bridge placement.The 2 year post-op picture shows a healthy gum around the implants and a well papilla in between the lower right
June 09, 2016
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healthy gums - well why wouldn't they be? They're cleaned properly every day!BeautifulX-Floss has changed how we get our patients to clean under their fixed bridges.<br/><br/>We now make ALL of our fixed bridges with a CLEANSABLE fitting surface.<br/><br/>We show our patients how
August 03, 2017
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important that scaling a porous surface that was designed for attachment (hard or soft tissue and....bacteria). I believe in keeping the gums healthy but don't have my hygienists scaling deep on implants as I don't think it makes a big difference. Marshall Actually, that's a good question. It would
June 13, 2014
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New patient came to my office few months ago. pt states that #9 was placed 14 years ago and the implant was immediately placed. But holy cow, at least 7mm subcrestal and yet seems bone growing over the abutments. It looks serviceable, restoration stable, and gums looks healthy. what do you make
December 28, 2017
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last week. Had it replaced today. Torqued it to 32Ncm. This was an immediate placement case, restored with a screw retained custom abutment and e-max crown. No drama. I didn't take any pictures today because there was really nothing to see. This case had apparently healthy gums (poo poo
July 26, 2014
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have any intraoral pictures but there isnt really recession. He didn't have a 16mm implant in stock (who does?). It might be OK but will be a nuisance to restore, and may not have healthy gum tissue around the deep placement platform. Converting the case to immediate was his prerogative, he didn't
August 20, 2020
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-piece zirconia implants. CeraRoot implants are FDA and Health Canada approved since 2011. The first CeraRoot implants were placed in 2003 in Europe and they are functioning perfectly. The one-piece design and white color of the implant, makes the gum to be really healthy because you avoid deep
July 21, 2016
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. Gums appear to be healthy around the implant. Interesting. I would observe bone level for now. Wouldnt jump to any conclusions until I see more time. In any case, if implant is stable, soft tissue is healthy I would do nothing. Keep us posted.Cheryl Failing. The bone loss is past the 5th thread
July 19, 2022
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, which are associated with healthy gums. However, once bacteria get past 2-3 mm. subgingival, CHX loses effectiveness. That is why I am hammering so hard to start with it immediately and forever. The subgingival flora will transition to pathogens - P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, T. denticola, F. nucleatum
August 07, 2016
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on the buccal aspect. Today I had the lady in for a check, I feel like the sutures must have come out early, the gums look healthy and fully healed, everything is comfortable for her, however I can clearly see the entire cover screw just slightly below the level of the gingiva fully exposed
May 14, 2015
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on here?? 1) #29 bony defect: underwent perio program, no calculus, no bleeding, firm, healthy gum, pocket under 5mm. I won't be fried. She also has implant on other area that has serviced her for more than 10 years. She knows of her condition, WANTS implants / MOTIVATED/ WILL take care of them
July 25, 2014
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the tissue healthy. What is the gum boil lesion on the buccal gingiva? Cement? abutment leakage?I think we all made that pretty clear ;)thank you for the the amount of great information! here is an update if anyone is interested. removed crown removed abutment made temp deliver temp
November 18, 2016
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since last appointment. She mentioned pain of the upper left area from #9 to #14, subsiding now, some on and off puffiness under the left eye. Everything looks fine - gums and mucosa healthy looking, floss goes under the pontics freely, no impingement , no food debris. Very good hygiene on pt's part
June 04, 2024
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the supporting tissue, then replace the restoration. If it re-occurs, then remove and replace the healing abutment and see if it resolves..................Might be no buccal bone Thanks for your comment. That was exactely what I was thinking of doing... gum was perfectly healthy around the healing
June 17, 2014
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be more noticeable. (?) screw-retained dentures should have space as well to be cleansed and to keep the gums healthy. I don't believe that the locator fixed requires more of a gap but maybe someone will correct me Treatment plan considerations for a locator fixed is very similar to a traditional
November 12, 2023
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? Are the implants...I have been doing custom abutments for a couple yrs. because it's healthy for the gum. Some have said to charge my regular 3 unit bridge. I have included the bridge cost into the total lab bill that is close to 1K, so now it's just how much to charge for my time for the two visits. Some
June 25, 2016
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that was a well done Maryland Bridge. It lasted 9 years. The only problem is just the dark color showing through. There is no infection, the gums look healthy. I would do the most conservative treatment which is to replace the Maryland bridge exactly as it looks with a ceramic one
April 15, 2016
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I had a patient with a broken tooth #3. I removed the tooth and placed an implant in the septal bone. Palatal extraction socket was exposed so I placed a Osteogen plug topped with collagen plug Pt came in 2 weeks later for follow up. The palatal side was already covered with the gum. It was nice
February 28, 2026
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from Hanover, NH to Michigan about 6 years ago. The bone around those implants has always been a bit odd but her gums were always generally healthy there so I didn't make much of it. Funny this, the office that she went to in NH was the one that Mike Melkers purchased maybe 10 years or so ago? I
February 22, 2022
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the implant when the implant head was...Kim, great points, thanks for your sharing and input! CaldentistJust to follow-up on this case, the patient is doing fantastic! The gum site looks normal/healthy, and the patient reports nothing going on. This was one of 6 implants I placed in this patient within
October 02, 2017
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problems. Cementing at gum level in ceramic implants, you avoid having perio problems. There are large amounts of articles published in the literature that shows microleakage in two-piece titanium implants. If you like healthy gums on natural teeth and you don't like how the gum look like around
May 11, 2016
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was bloody and inflamed. tell the patient straight that the gum isn't healthy and should wait till it's normal. then retake the imp.. maybe the implant itself is rotating inside and causing pain??? Typically the patient would be put onthe replacementperiodontist or oral surgeons schedule tocontinue
March 24, 2016
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Pt came in with complaint of severe buccal abscess on #19. #19 had RCT done by an endodontist in 2001 and Apicoectomy done in 2004 by the same endodontist. Pt has chronic periodontist and had several gum surgeries done in the past. There was 10mm pocket on mesial. Pt had 4 implants done on molars
September 18, 2017
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#3 implant crown seated 3 months ago. Starts bleeding from gum suddenly. No trauma. No food trap. No occlusion issue, not much pain. I removed the crown and noticed the gingival Cuff appeared inflamed. What could be the cause? Thank you! You have to be clearer. What does bleedings form the gums
March 13, 2026
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to have him bite down on a bite stcik and push the bridge back into the implants. This might require a decent bit of gingivectomy, or a flap even, to expose the implants and remove any chance of interference from the gums. It is messy, but he could regain stability for a while, or longer, especially
March 30, 2026
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is the benefit of deionized water in a water flosser? Science is weird, amirite. I'm assuming sarcasm because a magnet doesn't do anything to water, it's filtered to deionize... Our office abandoned chlorhexidine over 20 years ago. It was replaced by Dental Herb Co.'s Tooth and Gum Tonic. The CRA newsletter
February 08, 2026
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face prevent premature aging. 5. Crowns, bridges and dentures address the short-term cosmetic problem of missing teeth but do nothing to stop bone loss. Crown & bridge dentistry requires grinding down healthy teeth leaving them at much greater risk for cavities and tooth failure. Bridges do
October 29, 2015
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Have a patient with root resorption on #10 and class II mobility. There is about 2-3mm of gum recession compared to #7. She has a thin gingival biotype. Any ideas on how to manage this case to have it be symmetrical to #7? A CBCT and some clinical images will...In your case, I will always
August 21, 2017
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Implant was placed about 4 months ago and restored yesterday. Pt called the office and said he can't chew using this implant crown. Pt said it didn't feel high and contact was good w/ floss. No excess cement around the gum. What could be the cause and how should I solve this issue? I see a little
January 21, 2025
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to surgery (night before and morning of). I'm also a big fan of 400mg ibuprofen both immediately pre-op, as well as every 4 hours for 2-3 days. I find that inflammation is a lot easier to prevent than handle, and this seems to keep it from developing to a large degree. Healthy patients getting
March 08, 2014
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These 3 patients have two types of dental implant materials:<br/><br/>Titanium Alloy (metal)<br/>and<br/>Zirconium Oxide (ceramic)<br/><br/>The color of the gum around the titanium implants does not look as healthy as the ceramic implants.<br/><br/>
March 14, 2017
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I want to be able to place implants without having an assistant. I can take care of suction and retraction of tongue and cheek using dryshield. But the problem is retracting the gum tissue. Is there a gum retractor? Something that can clip like a binder clip from staples? I cant imagine why you
March 20, 2017
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to intervene before the point where dental treatment would have a high risk of necrosis. In this case if the implants and denture bearing tissue are healthy, inform the patient of increased risks and the need for meticulous care and follow up. As far as the patient with the peeling gums I'm hoping
January 10, 2023
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could be one of these folks, om the very far end of the scale of sensitivity. Either this or the gums might have been pinched by the abutments, and it would be very painful to work on such gums without numbing. Gum tissue adheres to healling caps also. Why they start bleeding sometimes. I would still be worried about integration.
November 11, 2025
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Hi, I need help with my case where I placed 2 Neodent implants 2 weeks ago with cover screw and bone grafted with cytoplast ptfe membrane. The ptfe membrane fell out early and although the gums healed, there seems to be a pinhole drainage for pus when i pressed on the gums. The implants and bone
March 20, 2021
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So pt presents with gum pain in the UR. Slight edema on the palate. Pt already had a perio consult. Periodontist says pt is not having any sensitivity on the implant. Pt has sensitivity on root of #3, possible craze line on root.<br/><br/>What are your thoughts and treatment plan.<
November 17, 2017
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I have a patient, approx 50YO female, who we extracted #30 w/ concurrent MFDBA graft approx 3 months ago. Pt. denies any medications and any medical concerns. She seems to be very healthy. Healing was uneventful. Anyhow, approximately 2 months post surgery, she called complaining of a metallic
May 28, 2015
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Implant placed last fall, restored this spring. Tooth 14 area. Implant is to the buccal of center on the ridge. crown/abutment screwmentated, so no cement issues! Very Light centric occlusion only but a grinder who wears splint religiously. Significant History of perio issues in the past but...
September 14, 2016
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This patient demands to have the upper maxilla restored with ceramic implants. There is a good bucolingual thickness of bone to be able to place one-piece ceramic implants. the patient wears a temporary bridge for the first 6 months. once the gums are stable, we take impressions for final
September 09, 2016
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78 year old Caucasian healthy female patient came in the office with #27 fractured at the gum line with no obvious discomfort or pain. Only complaint was of aesthetic nature. #27 was extracted and an immediate implant AB I5 3.5 x 15mm was placed with bone grafting and restored 3 months later.#27
August 05, 2016
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but you should have asked the patient if he wanted to maintain the darker pigmentation. Culturally, pink gums and white teeth are perceived as 'healthy'. The darker pigmentation, though natural, can be as unwanted as freckles which some people think are as cute as a button and others would wish them away
October 29, 2014
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Implants on 18,19 ( 36,37) Done 10 years ago. Pt complains of food lodgment between gum tissue of #19 and implant and 18/19 in general <br/>Contact is tight and closed. Gum readings are 4 mm buccal and lingual with no bleeding on probing. Any ideas would be welcome Buy a water pik
August 05, 2024
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. But surprisingly, an inspection of her mouth revealed the implant was not there. Instead, the gums covering the area of her missing tooth were healed, and her remaining teeth were healthy. A CT scan showed the implant to be in her sinus cavity, next to her left eye. The researchers performed surgery
January 05, 2015
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that someone said this to me:))) I would try a post and crown on it. If they get the bite dialed in it can last year's. You have teeth in front and behind so it shouldn't be getting hammered every time you chew. I do these all the time on teeth broken at gum level. Medicaid dont pay for implants
February 24, 2025
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of the failures are the same. I don't have the ones where they come back a few weeks later where the gums are inflamed, you take an x-ray or scan, and see bone loss halfway down the implant. These failures are all where they come in for their final impression 3-4 months later, not pain, gums look pink
April 29, 2019
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Implant failure at 2 months 25 yr old healthy,female. #5 root tip extracted, non rct, just fractured at gum line from decayand replaced with a 3.7x11 legacy 3. 2 month follow up shows large PAP around implant. Ptreports tenderness and has pain on palpation. What caused this failure? I'm
January 11, 2016
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Hi, I just seated this implant crown today. It seems to be fully seated. But there is a nice gap between the crown and the gums on the L. Is this a big concern? Would you take a new impression and send this back to the lab to add porcelain? Thanks. If its a nice gap I would leave it be. LOL. Im
September 15, 2025
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57 yo healthy male presents with asymptomatic condition #30. Tissue recession on L is 6mm and pockets 3mm. B has no recession and 7mm pockets. B+L tissue is red and irritated. From radiograph measurements, this is a 6+mm diameter implant and is still integrated<br/><br/>Would you
March 31, 2018
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spontaneously become painful for a few minutes, several times a day, but settled down. That was concerning. Not the gum from the implant moving, but the implant. Today I removed the crown and was looking at this cylindrical abutment with a flat groove on one surface. No screw access. Hmm. I gripped
January 09, 2026
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