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Question:
Fistula, Tooth Extraction and Implant I have a fistula on the gum of an infected tooth. The dentist recommended that I see an oral surgeon and have the tooth removed and have an implant.

It was scheduled to be done after a one week course of antibiotics, but the oral surgeon postponed it a month due to his busy schedule. I still have pus.

Should I find another oral surgeon who can do it before the three weeks I have to wait - I'm concerned with bone loss. ...Visitor from FL

Answer:
If your dentist has a good relationship with the surgeon and that surgeon will be placing the implant it is better to wait for him. That way the implant system, communication, and sequence of events will be predictable for all.

You will need more antibiotics. That being said there is no reason you can't and shouldn't call your dentist and ask if there are other oral surgeons he can recommend so you don't have to wait 3 weeks!

Lastly implants can't be placed into infected sockets, so expect a healing period of several months before the surgeon will place the implant. Bone loss should not be an issue for 3 weeks if you have antibiotic coverage.

Wisconsin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Richard Winter, DDS MAGD
Winter Dental Associates
5323 W. Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee Wisconsin WI 53218
(414) 464-9021

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