lost implant screw

by Cynthia
(Rhode Island)

I am scheduled to get my implant placed in January..but the screw to hold the implant just fell out of my mouth. My emergency dentist appointment isn't for another 3 days..what should I do until then?

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lost implant screw

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Keep it and return it to your dentist
by: Dr Farhan Durrani

Please elaborate your question , in general ? the implant is drilled into the bone ,a healing cover is placed on the implant head when surgery is finished. I presume that your implant has come out! - keep it and return it to your dentist ,he or she can get the replacement and a new implant can be used in your mouth after six months without much cost.

lost implant
by: Anonymous

Thank you! My appointment is on Monday afternoon. What should I do until then?
Just try and keep it clean?
Should I take antibiotics?

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