Thank you all for your replies. Looks like I will have to get the implant. I bet that' going to cost a bomb. My understanding is that if something that was not meant to be in mouth is in there 24/7, some detiriorating effect will be ocorring, regardless of persons genes, etc. I still have mild pain this morning, so I am going to make an oppointment to see Mr. Nice Guy. I'll let you know how it goes.