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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / August 2005Implant question..
I had implants placed in my lower jaw about seven weeks ago. Everything has been fine. I noticed this afternoon that it appears that there is a separation in the gum, possibly where stitches were, and that I can see what I think is the top of an implant. Naturally, this occured on a Friday afternoon after my periodontist's office has closed. Is it anything to be concerned about? Does an implant occassionally become exposed at a point several weeks into the healing process? This is normal don't worry. Good news is you may not need another surgery to uncover the implant. > I had implants placed in my lower jaw about seven weeks ago. > Everything has been fine. I noticed this afternoon that it [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > about? Does an implant occassionally become exposed > at a point several weeks into the healing process? Actually, as I look more carefully, I can't really see the top of an implant as I thought. It looks more like the gum sank in one area and left a gray/black appearance. The area is oval/circular. I'm really not sure what it is. Any thoughts? Hi Steve! I am assuming the top of the "skin" is intact. In the mouth that "skin" is called mucosa as it is a little different from regular "skin." But it functions quite the same. If it is intact, the dark area is most likely the reflection of the metallic structure just under it. You know, on occasion a tooth is yanked and a tiny piece of amalgam (silver) ends up trapped inside the gum/bone/mouth. It appears to the naked eye as the same darkish or even black discoloration just under the surface. Sure enough, we x-ray the area and there is a small, radiopaque (white on an x-ray) area that confirms the diagnosis. Joel Joel M. Eichen DDS  SignatureJoel344 Even so, go get it checked to be sure. >This is normal don't worry. >Good news is you may not need another surgery to uncover the implant. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> about? Does an implant occassionally become exposed >> at a point several weeks into the healing process? -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com |
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