2007-08-02 10:25:04 · 4 answers · asked by Shane R 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If you have already have an implant in place, why wouldn't you just want to leave it in place? What is the reasoning for removing it? Once you remove it, everything will heal back, but there are other complications that will occur like shifting of your teeth.
2007-08-02 10:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years. Yes, you can have an implant removed and the bone will grow back somewhat, but I'm confused about why you would do this. This would leave a gap in your mouth without a tooth and cause problems with chewing and the over all look itself. If the implant has failed, and some times they do, then of course have it removed and wait to replace it at a later date. You may need to have some bone grafting, but speak to your dentist and be sure this is the best choice and wisest thing to do. If you have any other questions, PLEASE feel free to ask. Marie
2007-08-02 10:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Marie D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SHANE,
YES, A DENTAL IMPLANT CAN BE REMOVED, BUT THERE WILL BE A NEED FOR A BONE GRAFT AFTERWARD.
THE BONE WILL NOT JUST FILL IN THE DAMAGE COMPLETEY CAUSED WHEN THE IMPLANT IS REMOVED
2007-08-02 14:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had it done it takes a long slow process if any questions email me at lilsoftballchick_10@yahoo.com
2007-08-02 10:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by cOwGiRlUp! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋