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Upper Implantation, Bone Graft Done. Have Moved My Sinus. Experiencing Pain In Eye And Teeth. Normal?
Question: I had 4 upper implants done about month in a half, bone graft and he moved my sinus. Since then I have been getting a severe burning pain in my eyes/pains in the ear and now I have been getting pain in my teeth on the other side of my mouth. This is the only side I have left to eat now so today I went in cause the pain is unbearable and all he is saying is an infection under the bone and to just go home and take an antibiotic it will stop the pain. Is this normal with the eyes burning and having pain and infection in other parts of the mouth
Hi.
Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.
Surgery for implantation of upper teeth along with bone graft will usually reduce the size (space) of the sinus. Concurrently, sinus infection is probable if antibiotics are insufficient (inadequate antibiotic coverage).
Besides, any major surgery in oral cavity or sinus can result in pain in the ear on the same side (referred otalgia) and also watering of the eyes due to inflammation of nasolacrimal duct (tear duct) that opens into the nose.
Pain in the opposite side of the teeth is usually due to hypersensitivity following a surgery in the oral cavity. This will subside in course of time (in 2 weeks). Your Doctor is right in advising you to continue the antibiotic. Anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen will give additional benefit.
For severe pain, Tramadol injection will help. Your treating Doctor will know about this drug. Do not take Tramadol without consulting your treating Doctor. Check X-Ray will reveal if the implants are properly positioned. It will also reveal the status of the sinus cavity.
I hope this helps.
Regards.
Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.
Surgery for implantation of upper teeth along with bone graft will usually reduce the size (space) of the sinus. Concurrently, sinus infection is probable if antibiotics are insufficient (inadequate antibiotic coverage).
Besides, any major surgery in oral cavity or sinus can result in pain in the ear on the same side (referred otalgia) and also watering of the eyes due to inflammation of nasolacrimal duct (tear duct) that opens into the nose.
Pain in the opposite side of the teeth is usually due to hypersensitivity following a surgery in the oral cavity. This will subside in course of time (in 2 weeks). Your Doctor is right in advising you to continue the antibiotic. Anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen will give additional benefit.
For severe pain, Tramadol injection will help. Your treating Doctor will know about this drug. Do not take Tramadol without consulting your treating Doctor. Check X-Ray will reveal if the implants are properly positioned. It will also reveal the status of the sinus cavity.
I hope this helps.
Regards.
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