Ryan asks:
I have a bridge with two dental implants in the number 10 and 7 slots where my original teeth were. One of the implants failed already, resulting in addition bone grafting, and I'm now worried about the second one. My dentist has assured me that two implants are sufficient to bear the load of the four teeth, but I am skeptical and I'm worried about another failure. I've recently had some strange sensations around the other implant.Are two implants sufficient to bear the load, or should I have another dentist take a look?
Answered by: Dr. Scott Ganz Fort Lee, NJ
Website: http://www.drganz.com/
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Hi Ryan,
If I understand you correctly, you originally had three implants which were going to support your upper anterior reconstruction, one failed, and you have two left.
While dental implants have the highest success rate of any medical device they do not always work out as planned, and when they fail, a bone graft is often advised.
Depending upon the location of the remaining implants, the condition of the surrounding bone, and the relationship of your lower teeth, two implants could be sufficient to support the bridge. However, communication is key to this process, and it is important that you explain your concerns and the "strange sensations" to your current dentist, so that he/she can determine the long term prognosis, and perhaps make a contingency plan.
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