A member asked:

If i get a dental implant and decide for no aparrent reason to take it off, will the gum tissue repair by itself?

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Dr. John Kong answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Yes. Just like how the gum and supporting bone would repair itself like after a tooth extraction.

Answered 6/2/2013

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Yes: The implant fuses to the bone not the gum tissue. If you have concerns regarding implants you should discuss them with your dentist. Once the implant fuses to the bone it is more challenging to remove it from the bone not the gum tissue.

Answered 3/24/2013

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Yes: Depending on type if implant, diameter and length you can expect some atrophy in the area unless some sort of regenerative procedure is done. Yes the area will heal.

Answered 12/21/2014

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Dr. Cary Goldstein answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: When an implant is removed the bone and skin will grow back but usually not to the same level, usually a dip will occur in the outside appearance of the gums.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Yes.: As long as the implant is healthy, the tissue would likely grow right over the top of the implant. I can't think of a reason to do that right now but hey, maybe for a good jack-o-lantern halloween costume?

Answered 7/29/2013

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Yes: Forgive me, but i'm not exactly sure what you mean. If you have a dental implant and a tooth attached and you have the tooth removed (you can't do it yourself) then the tissue will likely grow over it. If you also have the implant removed from the bone, this will heal over as well. Would you mind sharing why you are considering this?

Answered 1/1/2017

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

WHY? Don't do it.: If you decided to not use your implant, then do not restore it . Just sleep your implant, it will preserve your bone. Do not remove it unless there is a sign of infection. Removing the implant, even if it was placed in a bad location will cause bone loss. It only should be done if you attempt to replace it with another implant in the right location. Gum will heal after implant removed but why?

Answered 6/26/2013

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Dr. Mark Venincasa answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Perhaps: I would not have the removal done for no apparent reason. There are always some risks associated with any surgery. Risks must always be evaluated with benefits, advantages, and disadvantages. In the case you presented there seems to be no benefit to the surgery so i would not do that. I would discuss this with the surgeon who placed the implant as well.

Answered 6/2/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Kind of: The implant will be surgically removed and the site closed like an extracted tooth site. It might also be filled with bone graft material.

Answered 7/10/2013

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