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What Causes Red And Swollen Gums After Getting Dental Implants?

I just got dental implants yesterday and today i have red swollen gums and lot of pain. could i be allergic to titanium? My dentist put me on a strong antibiotic and there seems to be some infection. I worried that i have spent so much money now for nothing. When he
Could it be something other than the titanium? Thank you
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain if you have got your implants placed just yesterday the redness and swelling can be due to inflammation which is a normal reaction of tissues towards any traumatic injury and pain,redness and swelling can be due to inflammation..

It is also true that you can be allergic to titanium metal and can be due to allergic reaction with titanium..

But most probable chance is that it is due to inflammatory reaction and infection chances of being so severe in just a day are less..

I would suggest you to consult your dentist back and get evaluated..

In case of inflammation along with antibiotics and painkillers steroid oral and injectable can be given to reduce the effect of inflammation..

In case of allergy to the implant metal it has to be removed as it will constantly cause allergic reaction and will not heal..

If you are already on antibiotics and if there is any infection it will gradually subside..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on I found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Red And Swollen Gums After Getting Dental Implants?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain if you have got your implants placed just yesterday the redness and swelling can be due to inflammation which is a normal reaction of tissues towards any traumatic injury and pain,redness and swelling can be due to inflammation.. It is also true that you can be allergic to titanium metal and can be due to allergic reaction with titanium.. But most probable chance is that it is due to inflammatory reaction and infection chances of being so severe in just a day are less.. I would suggest you to consult your dentist back and get evaluated.. In case of inflammation along with antibiotics and painkillers steroid oral and injectable can be given to reduce the effect of inflammation.. In case of allergy to the implant metal it has to be removed as it will constantly cause allergic reaction and will not heal.. If you are already on antibiotics and if there is any infection it will gradually subside.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on I found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..