Is this presentation indicative of a developing pathosis around the implant?
These case photos are a continuation to the case posted: Radiolucent Halo Around Implant Post-Op: Is this Normal. I would like to add the latest periapical xray which is at the 5th week. I am concerned about the way they look. In the immediate post-operative period, is it normal to have a faint radiolucent lesion around the implant?  Is there inflammation associated with the process of initial healing and osseointegration that would manifest as this faint halo?  Or should normal healing be accompanied by no radiolucent areas  — just implant and bone.  Is this presentation indicative of a developing pathosis that I should be concerned about?  Should I prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs?  What do you recommend?
![]Periapical radiograph](https://osseonews.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/R7.jpg)
![]Periapical radiograph](https://osseonews.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/R6.jpg)