Repeated Failure?
I had an implant done to replace an upper tooth three years ago. Starting about eight months ago, my general dentist noticed a fistule on the gum above the implant. After trying 3 courses of antibiotics which did not clear up the infection, he referred me to a periodontist. A couple of months ago the periodontist performed an operation on my gum, cutting into it above the implant, cleaning up the infection and doing a bone graft. I followed all the instructions for care of the area, and it seemed like everying was going well. Unfortunately, the fistule is back and so is the infection. I have a call in to my general dentist and the periodontist, but I am worrried that they will be scratching their heads over this – and since the periodontist is new to my case, he even seems a bit defensive about what caused the problem to begin with, much less how to correct it. I am at my wits end. I don’t want to lose the implant and I hate the thought of dentures. I have already endured so much for t
