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Dr. DAVID CENK, D.M.D.

Dentist

Dr. DAVID CENK is a Dentist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. CENK specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
39 years Experience
Dr. DAVID CENK, D.M.D.
  • El Paso, TX
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Accepting new patients

What does it mean when I tap my dental implant and it hurts?

If you tap a dental implant and it hurts there is a problem.  Since a dental implant doesn't have a periodontal ligament surrounding it....there should be no sensation at all when READ MORE
If you tap a dental implant and it hurts there is a problem.  Since a dental implant doesn't have a periodontal ligament surrounding it....there should be no sensation at all when tapping it. If it hurts it could be an indication of implant failure or some other problem. You need to see a dentist.