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What Could Cause A Black Shadow At A Spot In The X-ray Report Of My Teeth And Would It Need An Implant?
I went to new dentist in the back number 30 I don’t have any tooth there for years just bone. No pain so ever, no discomfort at all. No problem but last year and this year the same shows black shadow at the bone but if I look at it I can’t see it only thru x-ray . Like I said is been there for years . The dentist wants to put implants there but because of the black shadow that shows up at x-ray she is sending me the specialist
Thu, 2 Nov 2023
Hi,
When a tooth is removed , the bone usually takes time to heal and obviously takes time for the new bone formation. But in some clinical cases there might be scenarios where the remnant infection causes the bone to resorb more.
In these scenarios there will not be chance to place an implant, as implant require considerable amount of bone in the region to support it. There is a chance of residual cyst formation, hence you are being referred to a specialist for removal of any bone in that region. If required there will be bone grafting done as part of supportive measure before placing an dental implant.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gandluru Vikas Reddy, Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
When a tooth is removed , the bone usually takes time to heal and obviously takes time for the new bone formation. But in some clinical cases there might be scenarios where the remnant infection causes the bone to resorb more.
In these scenarios there will not be chance to place an implant, as implant require considerable amount of bone in the region to support it. There is a chance of residual cyst formation, hence you are being referred to a specialist for removal of any bone in that region. If required there will be bone grafting done as part of supportive measure before placing an dental implant.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gandluru Vikas Reddy, Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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