my dental implants fell out with my teeth

Q. I had dental implants fitted in december 07 to upper right 4 & 5 & upper left 4 & 5. I previously (3 years ago) had implants to upper left 1 2. My query is – how long should these teeth stay in place under normal circumstances? I have just returned from holiday and while I was away, the teeth from upper right 4 & 5 fell out. They hadn’t been loose in any way – they simply dropped out. Unfortunately I was on a cruise and the teeth fell into the ocean.. (yes, really!!) I had emergency dental work to fill the gaps until my return to the UK, but should I in expect my dentist to replace the missing teeth free of charge (they were only fitted 8 months ago)or is this just bad luck on my part?

A. Implants are normally very predictable. It might be that the implant is still secure within the jaw but the Bridge/ Crown  has decemented from the implant abutment, This is not uncommon as sometimes a temporary cement is used for the intial cementation to allow maintainance in the early phase. It is down to the individual dentist to decide what to cover if the bridge is not avaialable for recementation.
Check your travel insurance you might be covered. If not your dentist has 3 options
full price
cost price
free
If the whole structure failed including the implant fixture you are more likely to get reduced fees / free

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
May 25th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
shama Says :

My tooth implant in the lower jaw (6th tooth) was done 5 years ago. Of late i felt that it was wobbly and wen to see a dentist.She saw there was infection, and gave me antibiotics. But yesterday, I had some pain and in the morning the implant simply came off. There is no bleeding but a gaping hole .i wonder if there will eb infection as food is food to get into the hole , no matter how much I brush or gargle. Please advice.
Thanks

December 5th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Jaylan Says :

Hi, it’s been 7 months since i received my implant and i’m still in a lot of pain. The area surrounding the implant is very swollen and dark red in colour. I spoke to my dentist who has said it’s normal…even after 7 months, he just said it takes a while for the implant to fuse with the bone. But i am in a lot of pain, i’m not so sure! Do you think I should go for a second opinion? Thanks for any advice!

December 5th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Nathan Says :

Yes, you should go for a second opinion as soon as possible.

February 11th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Nelson Says :

If a person with poor oral hygiene, that smokes and suffers from Xerostomia (due to significant opiate use) obtains dental implants, isn’t that person at risk for similar issues with his/her implants because the underlying causes of decay in the first place? If so, what other treatment options are available? And if not, please explain why the implants won’t decay when his/her original teeth did, with a period of 10 years. Thank you. I look forward to your reply.

February 11th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Ivan Says :

I had all my teeth removed and immediately replaced with dentures in 1977 . Whilst they have never been anyh trouble physically I have always been ashamed of them and wished I had my own teeth again ( I used to have double rows of teeth top and bottom with crossed front teeth one of which was ground down and a crown inplanted when I was 18. Following this I was able to pull my own loose teeth out things got that bad hence total removal). Could you tell me at 70 is it too late for me to have implants if not how much would it cost me approx?

February 11th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Kolby Says :

Yes ther is usually always a solution to your problem. Cost is difficult, but probably from about £25-30k.

March 11th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Cheyanne Says :

My teeth are very weak .At the time of sleeping my front teeth up and down is paining from inside.I can’t eat any hard things. Now what can I do?

March 11th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Justine Says :

Hello sounds as if your teeth may be loose . I don’t have enough information here to give you any useful feedback . The only way to find out whats wrong is to pluck up courage to let a dentist have a look

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