CathyE
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I already had one implant when I started diving, and I have a couple more now. The only issue I have experienced is scheduling enough time between diving season and trips for the surgery/graft/Implant to heal.
Tooth squeeze with implants
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I have one implant and no issues with diving since it was done 5 years ago
Aloha Kit,
When an implant is properly placed there shouldn't be any air anywhere in the system (post, abutment, prosthesis). If there was air trapped between the post and the abutment, or the abutment and the prosthesis, you wouldn't experience pain. If you do experience pain in the area with diving it's worth a return visit to the oral surgeon as it could indicate a complication around the post.
Best regards,
DDM
StefinSB
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Hi DDM, these friction designs are popular and do always have a small gap in between anchor and abutment by design. That space, however, is sealed off to the outside environment.
Hi DDM, these friction designs are popular and do always have a small gap in between anchor and abutment by design. That space, however, is sealed off to the outside environment.
Hi, thanks for clarifying. Unfortunately I can't see the image. I did check with our oral surgeon's office before posting.
Even though it's sealed off to the outside environment, an air space can still be influenced by increased ambient pressure. It sounds like you're familiar with these implants, can you provide some detail and/or re-post the image?
Best regards,
DDM
StefinSB
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Tool Belt
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Nice image. More often than not "area 5" is threaded and torqued to a specific reading. There should be not communication between ambient and the air space apical to the abuttment. As long as osteo integration has occurred there should be no contraindication to diving. Prior to that undue occlusal forces from the bitewings of the second stage and possible emphysema evolving the peri-implant area would be a concern.
If your implants are fully integrated and the bone has completely healed, no problem. Typically the maxillary(upper)takes 4-6 months and longer to fully integrate. Diving pressures and the affects on a healing implant have not been studied(unless I’ve missed it). As with any other bone in a healing state, a conservative dive profile might be Indicated.
SteffinSB covered it quite nicely! Cheers
SteffinSB covered it quite nicely! Cheers
Thanks! If area 5 is not threaded as @Tool Belt mentioned, is the abutment secured to the post with cement? If so, would there still be an air space?
@Tool Belt, if the area is threaded and torqued, I don't imagine there's any possibility of air ingress with pressurization, is there? Interesting thread, thank you to all the dental professionals who contributed!
Best regards,
DDM
StefinSB
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Hi DDM, No, 5 is a friction fit in the picture I provided. There is no additional adhesive used. See e.g. Bicon Dental Implants | Product Information | SHORT® Implants
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