“What does it mean when I tap my dental implant and it hurts?”
I am a 47 year old male. When I tap my tooth it hurts and I don't know why. What does this mean?
17 Answers
You should see your dentist ASAP. Implants do NOT have nerves and should NOT hurt.
Many things, if you recently had a dental filling and you are experiencing a pain when tapping on the tooth, it could mean that the restoration might be a bit high and just a simple occlusal adjustment will take care of the discomfort. If you have a very large restoration on the tooth, that has been there for a long time, you might have cavity into the nerve with possibly needing a root canal, it could be a fracture. Best way to find out the cause is to be seen by your dentist for a clinical exam and X-rays to evaluate the cause of the discomfort.
This will depend on how long you had the implant: If placed recently, normal to experience some discomfort. If placed a while ago, it could be the implant or implant crown is getting loose. Also, the bite can be changing (due to clenching, or grinding) and need to be adjusted. I recommend checking with your dentist soon.
Dental implant pain by a number of factors including poor blood supply to the site, and infection, damage to your tissues or nerves, overloading the implant, an autoimmune disease.
Thank you,
Dr. Garcia
Thank you,
Dr. Garcia
Without an exam or x-ray, it is hard to diagnose pain on an implant. There could be a few variable answers, like the implant fixture could have a fracture in it. Is the implant crown loose?
Dear Pt you need to see your implant Dentist to take xray and evaluate implant
Hello,
It could possibly mean that there is an irritation or infection around the implant (in the bone and tissue). It’s a little hard to tell without an X-ray and examination, but implants do not have nerves and do not move so you shouldn’t feel anything unless there is involvement in the supporting tissue around the implant.
Omran Hammoud
It could possibly mean that there is an irritation or infection around the implant (in the bone and tissue). It’s a little hard to tell without an X-ray and examination, but implants do not have nerves and do not move so you shouldn’t feel anything unless there is involvement in the supporting tissue around the implant.
Omran Hammoud
Hi,
This is generally not normal. There could be an infection or the implant is loose. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment and have it evaluated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ta
This is generally not normal. There could be an infection or the implant is loose. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment and have it evaluated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ta
Hi, most likely you have an infection around that tooth. Need to have detail exam and proper treatment. It is easier going back to the doctor that provided the implant.
You need to see your dentist who inserted your implant. It may be how your teeth come together when you swallow, eat. What are you eating? How are you flossing and brushing your teeth and implant(s)? Home care daily? Please follow up and check these issues out.
Your tooth or implant should not hurt when it is tapped. Either the bite is off or the tooth is infected. You should see a dentist to have it checked out.
Sorry hear you are experiencing pain in your implant. Pain is your body’s reaction, telling you there is some wrong (hence your question. Yes, duh). It is likely due to inflammation. So what is causing inflammation and how is it remedied. It could be a simple gingivitis, which will require some level of dental cleaning by a professional or on the other spectrum, it could be inflammation in the bone, which may require surgical intervention. In both instances, I would suggest makes an appointment with your dentist for a consultation and evaluation.
Implants should not hurt. If there is any pain with an implant you need to consult a dentist or an oral surgeon. The implant could be failing and need to be replace or have a gum issue that needs treatment.
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.
If you tap your implant it hurts means, there is infection. You need to the dentist ASAP. Good luck!
It could mean a few things. When was an X-ray taken of it? Does it feel loose? Implants generally shouldn't hurt after they have been placed and things are healing well.
Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin
Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin
The implant has not successfully osteointergraded
