iam currently going through the process of having two dental implants

Q. Dr, I am a implant patient currently going through the process of having 2 implants (one either side of my front teeth). I had the implant screws inserted in January and have just recently returned to my dentist for a review to find that one of the implants has failed to knit with the bone and has subsequently been removed. Although my dentist was dissapointed with this he did say that it was highly likely we could rectify the problem by inserting a 12mm screw as apposed to 8mm thus connecting with stronger bone that hasn’t had teeth in it previous. I am very confident in his ability but would just like a second opinion as to weather you think I will be second time lucky on this ocassion, and if not what my options are? Thank you in anticipation.

A. Hi

Implants generally have a high success rate in certain conditions. Unfortunately it is impossible to say if it would be successful in your case without carrying out a detailed medical and clinical examination.

If you have concerns then I would either recommend a converstation with your dentist or visit another implant dentist for a second opinion.

Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

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