Hello, I had my molar removed about 6 months ago and have recently noticed a bump protruding from under the extraction site. I m assuming it is the titanium screw. It appears that with time it may break through the gum tissue . I m not sure if it has been there since the surgery because I m just noticing it now. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Thank you.
Hi and welcome, Titanium crews are placed in the jaw bone, and they are uses as Tooth Implants.  A dental implant is the prosthetic tooth replacement, so make sure you were undergoing such treatment. As you have mentioned the bump arising from the extraction site, I suspect it to be a gum boil. If it is a painful swelling, it needs clinical examination and treatment. But this can only be confirmed by an X RAY examination. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get the x-ray done which will confirm if it is a screw or some infection in the gums accordingly treatment can be planned. I hope this helps, take care.