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What Blood Test Can Diagnose Infections In The Gum Post A Dental Implant?

i had a dental implant that got infected. it wound up infecting the 3 teeth next to it. this went on for 4 months. i had the implant and the 3 teeth removed but i still got infection in my gums. is there a type of blood test that can determine what kind of infection i have.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for query . The gum infection usually do not need any blood test . It can be diagnosed by dentist by simple technique like :-

- By physical examination like redness , swelling and bleeding .

- Sometimes X-ray can be taken to check the extent up to which infection has spread and infected bone.

- There is instrument called 'probe ' which is use to check the pocket depth of gum that will give clear idea of infection.

I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon and periodontist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or blood test (if required) to rule out other underlying condition and prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) .

For now do betadine rinses 2-3 times a day and hydrogen peroxide rinses mix with equal amount of water.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Blood Test Can Diagnose Infections In The Gum Post A Dental Implant?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for query . The gum infection usually do not need any blood test . It can be diagnosed by dentist by simple technique like :- - By physical examination like redness , swelling and bleeding . - Sometimes X-ray can be taken to check the extent up to which infection has spread and infected bone. - There is instrument called probe which is use to check the pocket depth of gum that will give clear idea of infection. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon and periodontist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or blood test (if required) to rule out other underlying condition and prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) . For now do betadine rinses 2-3 times a day and hydrogen peroxide rinses mix with equal amount of water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari