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Cyst above titanium dental implant

I have been following the thread for those with titanium dental implants and wonder if this is my problem.  In 2008, I had a titanium dental implant following a failed root canal and difficult tooth extraction.  It never felt quite right, but every time I went to the oral surgeon to question things, he would take a panagram and all would look great.  I had a lot of dental issues in the following years and (unfortunately) had 2 root canals and many filling replaced.

Then about 2 years later, I had some mild vertigo followed by sudden, severe neuro-sensory hearing loss in one ear. This was followed by horrible tinnitus (ringing and buzzing in ears) and a vibrating sensation in my head and extremities.  When tested, we learned I had nerve damage to my vestibular system as well. I spent the next 9 months going to all kinds of doctors.  I had a brain MRI that showed one lesion that did not seem to change over time, so the neurologist thought it was a venous malformation that I had been born with.

Eventually, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease (and several co-infections).  I was on heavy duty antibiotics for a year and did not feel any better.  Since that time, I have been on all kinds of nutritional supplements and herbs, trying to fight whatever it is that has invaded my body.  I have had extensive (and I must say painful) ozone treatment in my head, sinuses and jaw that did not seem to help.  I have all kinds of head and ear symptoms.  Now my sinuses seem to be involved.  I know I need to get my mercury fillings replaced, and I have started the process, but I have a long way to go.  I take chlorella and have recently started something called 'Metal Sweep' by Dr. K., which I think is helping to get rid of some of the toxins in my body.  I have one root canaled tooth left and will try to get that extracted as well.

The dentist doing the ozone treatment took a 3D x-ray that showed a cyst in my maxillary sinus right above my dental implant.  He thinks the cyst is my body's way of protecting itself from something that does not belong there.  I went to my dentist for his opinion and he totally agrees.  In fact, he thinks the oral surgeon perforated my sinus when putting in the implant.

I am going to see a new oral surgeon for his take on all of this.  I want the implant removed.  My head feels like a short wave radio or a battery that is hissing nonstop.  And it feels like someone is holding my head with a pair of plyers.  I pray that getting the implant removed will make this go away.  

Has anyone here had similar symptoms?  
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It is now 2021 and  I was wondering if you recovered and if so, how? I hope you are well. Would you not recommend a titanium implant at this point? tia
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And oil pulling seems to help and h2o2 gargle also magnetic pulse.  I use coconut oil for oil pulling.  Good luck y'all!
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OK sounds crazy but it seems associated with emf and or a dental implant by ??? Who knows anyone share these thoughts?
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Bluebird  - urgent - do not let just anyone take your implant out - PLEASE - read Toxic Dentistry - before you do ANYthing - it will answer all your questions, and you will have the knowledge you need to know how to make the deceisions that will I am pretty certain recover your health fully, and better than ever before
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Sounds exactly like me right now - I feel like I am an emf magnet - my head feels 'full' and my ears are ringing, and I have jaw and ear pain if I use the phone, and it seems to stay more or less permanently then - all my joints are now being affexted . . .I had mercury exposure  - swallowed residue from amalgam being removed, containing mercury. I am going to Munro Hall clinic for V-tox, and complete mouth clean ie removing infected teeth - etc etc - go to their website, better still have you read Toxic Dentistry Exposed? Its a must read - good luck - you can email me on ***@**** :)
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I had Clifford testing done, which is highly recommended to detect metal sensitivity toward dental materials.  It did not show that I was sensitive toward titanium, but did show sensitivities with nickel, aluminum and silver.

I am now studying the possibility of titanium causing a build up of biofilms (colonies of antibiotic resistant bacteria) in my jaw.  Apparently titanium is a breeding ground for biofilms and many with hip and knee replacements are running into issues with chronic illness following their surgeries.  So I may not be sensitive to titanium, but it could be that I have a build up of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the vicinity of the implant with biofilm formation.  I am searching for an oral surgeon who is familiar with this problem.  

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Hi, your symptoms could be due to an immune response to titanium. Immune response to implants is commonly reported in the literature and can include hypersensitivity related to pacemakers, dental implants and orthopedic appliances. The MELISA test is the only scientifically-proven test which can objectively diagnose titanium allergy and measure its severity. You can discuss this with your doctor.

Those who test positive are advised to avoid exposure if possible. This may include switching to titanium-free toothpaste and cosmetics, or in some cases, consider removing a titanium implant from the body. Regards.



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