A patient in my Burbank office asked me about the long-term with implants. Dental implant complications can occur. Most focus on the surgery, but what I am talking about is what happens later down the road. Later, meaning after the crown, bridge or full implant restoration has been attached to the implants.
This video reviews two problems that can occur with a dental implant months or years down the road.
Keep in mind that "regular dentistry" has complications too. Fillings break, crowns wear out, root canals become lose their seal, etc…unfortunately nothing is forever. But with good upkeep and regular visits, potential problems can be taken care of more easily than waiting. The skill and training of your dentist plays a huge role. Dont choose your dentist by price alone.
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Burbank, California
http://www.burbankdentalimplants.com
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Thanks for this video explanation. You are really an expert!
Hello,
I had a root canal & crown about 2 yrs ago. The crown came loose & was hurting horrible. I saw Endo Dr yesterday & my tooth was cracked. He removed the crown but I woke up last night with horrible pain near the tooth & in my jaw & ear. Should I have the tooth removed right away? I have been taking Clindamycin for 3 days. I don’t understand why it still hurts when I have no root? Thanks for your help. I need to see you for an implant.
Thanks,
Duane
Hi Duane,
If the tooth is cracked, extracting it asap is generally best. Keep in mind that the implant may be able to be placed at the same time of the extraction. With that in mind, it would be good to see you before the extraction.
If an immediate implant can be done predictably, it will save you time and money.
What tooth is it?
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Burbank, California
http://www.burbankdentalimplants.com
Thank you for your frankness and ability to explain implants so well. I was apprehensive about an implant but I feel it would be best for me now that I have listened to your videos.
You are welcome Louise!
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Burbank, California
http://www.burbankdentalimplants.com
Hi Dr. Ramsey,
I was looking at your website and was wondering if you could give me a second opinion on decision I have to make very shortly and its weighing on my mind. My dentist is going to put an implant in my lower back molar and he says I have 2mm space from the nerve after the implant is put in. Is that enough space? I am 58 years old and otherwise in good health except for my WBC which is 3.5 (low). My surgery is on Aug 19th. My dentist is probably 60 years old and has been doing this for 5 years. I would really appreciate if you could give me some advice.
I hope I have posted this in the right spot, not very good at using the computer.
Thank you kindly
Naaz
Hi Naaz,
Being within 2mm of the nerve is considered safe. The training, skill, experience and judgement of your dentist during the procedure is most crucial for a great outcome.
I’m sure you will do fine.
Some implants are placed to within 0.5mm of the nerve under tacticle sensation by very experienced implant dentists.
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Burbank, California
http://www.burbankdentalimplants.com
Several weeks ago I had a old lower back bridge removed. It was then suggested to get implants. So I have the back tooth (which needs to be re-capped, then space, space, then the other tooth that has to be recapped. It was a very old bridge maybe 30 years. The dentist filled some cavities in those teeth and didn’t do a root canal, thought all would be ok. Then I had the two implants put in, bone was good, but had gum graft. Dentist said not to brush just antibiotics, and antibiotic rinse. It was also found that I had a root tip still in that area that they put the implants, but the dentist thought she could remove it and then put the implants in. However, she could not and decided to put the implants anyway and said she was pleased after looking at the xrays. However now after two weeks, somewhere it feels like nerve pain and I don’t know if it is the two teeth on either side of the implant that are acting up, or the implants. I have to go back soon for further instructions on maintenance and follow up. I am petrified of any complications – the dentist will be going away for several weeks now due to the holidays. Wonder where I go from here…
Hi Juliet,
Have you seen the dentist again? It is quite possible that it could be the other teeth. Keep me posted.
Dr. Amin
very informative video, thank you Dr. Amin
Thank you,
Dr. Amin
Tooth #6 has some external resorption (and lots of pain). This is not the first tooth I will have to have removed due to this issue. I can either do a root canal and orthodontic extrusion, or an implant. If the pain goes so far up into my head that I can’t open my eye in the morning easily (and sinus headache), does that mean I might have nerve sensitivity after implant?
If the tooth is removed the nerve pain will be gone and will have no relation on the future dental implant. Find out if the resorption is near the apex or the top of the tooth. This makes all the difference.
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S., D.A.B.O.I.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow-American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your expert guidance. If wish your office was on the east coast!
The decision has been made to do an implant (immediate load), but
I do have one more decision to make. A very talented and respected periodontist who I have a great relationship with offered to do the implant. While she is extremely experienced in delayed implants, I don’t believe she does immediate often and stated it would be a 2.5 hour procedure. My dentist prefers another specialist who does them often (1 hour procedure). Why do you think the discrepancy in time? Am I being foolish in going to the person I know vs someone who can “do them with their eyes closed”? I am scared out of my wits, but I have already made a commitment to her. I am worried about the time in the chair and the recovery time as well as the success of the surgery. I do know that she uses a template, where he does not. Might that account for additional time?
Hi Jeanette,
That is a tough decision. Remember that it is not a race! Time is not a big factor. I suggest you just ask why it takes her longer.
I would probably stick with the person you have a good relationship with.
Respectfully,
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow-American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Thank you… that was how I made my decision.
Had immediate implant (temporized) march 28 and I still have episodic pain at least every other day constant (4 weeks now). Is that normal? Seems like the top of the implant bores into my head, sometimes pinching and the gum is normal but sensitive to pressure. I am losing my mind and everyone is pointing to other reasons: tmj, sinus issues, etc. I go to one doctor and they say it’s the other doctors issue. Who can help me?
Any improvement in the last few days?
Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow-American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Burbank, CA
My surgeon had to leave a root tip after my extraction. Can I still have an implant?
He left in the root because of too much bleeding.
Hi Eileen
Yes, you can still have an implant with a root tip. Sometimes it is safer to leave a piece of the root behind.
Dr. Amin