screw fell out for implant cover..and I am on vaction..

by Michelle Pad
(Tahoma, California)

I had the screw put in for the implant about 4 months ago. About two weeks ago I went in for the second phase where they take a mold and put a screw/cover In to hold the hole open to put the implant in.

I am supposed to get the final stage done on the 10th of August (where they put the final crown on ) but last night the screw just fell out of my mouth and it didn't hurt but there is a hole that looks like It leads straight to he bone or something.. I saved the screw and put it back in but it is really loose and I am afraid of loosing it.

Right now I am on my highschool senior trip so there is drinking going on.. Is it going to get the implant infected? I'm in tahoe..

Do I need to Go home and have it fixed.. Help please

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RE: DENTAL IMPLANT CAP FALLING OUT
by: Anonymous

From a search that I did due to same problem:

Healing Abutment

In most cases, a small metal cap called a healing abutment will be screwed into the top of your dental implant at the time of surgery. If you have a healing abutment, it will be visible in your mouth. Its purpose is to shape the gum tissue into a more proper form for your permanent crown and to avoid any additional surgical procedures on the implant. Your healing abutment is temporary and will remain in your mouth only during the healing phase. Occasionally, healing abutments become loose. If you notice that the abutment becomes loose, or falls out, please call dentist immediately, to replace it.

Healing abutment fell out!
by: Anonymous

I have 5 implants on the upper. I had the healing abutments placed on the 8 Aug, one fell out just after 9 days. Went back to the dentist the very next day, she made a small cut with local anesthetic to place a new screw in.
This morning, 21 Aug another screw fell out! I am stressed!