Separate Forum for Implants?

[bbsadmin]

A reader had contacted me, asking if there could be a separate forum for the topic of implants.

Do you think that "Implants" is popular enough to warrant its own forum?

Please give me your opinion!

Thanks,
Lynn

[Audra]

I think it could probably warrant it's own forum.

I just had an implant put in on Tuesday and was wondering which forum I should post in about my experience. It doesn't really fall into the orthognathic surgery section, and may get lost in the metal mouth forum.

[Neverloved]

I say go for it.

[tacoma braced]

For those of you who have had the first stage of implants- bone graft, and implant placed- how long did you have swelling at the site?

Also, how is the missing tooth being handled for you?

[Audra]

I didn't need a bone graft. I had the implant placed last Tuesday and it was a piece of cake. I had freezing only and was only slightly swollen afterwards, but only on my face - really not very noticeable at all. I had very little bleeding and very little pain - it was mostly discomfort, which ibuprofen handled well. I had to avoid brushing the surgical site for one week. Most of my stitches are gone now, but I have one stubborn one left.

Since the missing tooth is a molar, nothing has been done about the missing tooth since I had the braces put on 2.5 years ago. I have an appointment at 4 months post placement to see how well it has osseointegrated and will get a crown around that time if I have healed well.

[tacoma braced]

Glad to hear it was an easy process for you-Sound almost like it was a bit easier then some of the braces steps.