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The most common dental implant problems

Dental implant procedures are incredibly common and very safe, but that doesn’t mean they never run into problems. Dental implant problems can often be combated, however, and this gives patients a much better shot at having a successful dental implant experience. When a dental implant procedure is all finished, the implant will then need to have some time to fuse to the jawbone in order to anchor the new tooth. In some cases, the implant doesn’t properly fuse, and this is considered a dental implant failure. A few leading causes of dental implant problems and failures are:

• Infection – In some cases, an infection may develop at the site of the dental implant procedure. If this infection cannot be controlled, it will cause the need for your dental implant to be completely removed in order to treat the infected area. The most common cause for infection after a dental implant procedure is poor or sub-par oral hygiene allowing bacteria to grow in the implant site.

•  Smoking – Smoking is a huge factor in dental implant failure or success. In many cases, smokers can have a successful dental implant procedure, but their failure rates are also significantly higher than those who do not smoke. Smoking may lead to infections in and around the dental implant site, poor bonding, and peri-implantitis, which is a disease causing inflammation in and around the implant site. The best way to keep your implant procedure successful is to pursue smoking cessation before dental implant surgery if you are a smoker.

• Bone density problems – A sinus lift or bone graft may be necessary before a dental implant procedure if the bone density isn’t high enough to support the implant structure. Without this graft or lift, the jawbone may not have the density necessary to allow the anchor implant to successfully fuse to the bone itself. Your dentist should be able to let you know if you require any prep procedures before a dental implant is placed.

• Tissue damage – With the way dental implant procedures are performed, one can expect some tissue damage and inflammation in the following days after the procedure. If this damage persists, however, big problems can arise leading to dental implant failure. If you experience discomfort or inflammation that you don’t believe is normal, it’s important to call the dentist straight away.

• Cracks or breaks – In some cases, a dental implant can crack or break while in the mouth, and this could lead to dental implant failure. These breaks are most often caused by injury, tooth grinding, or an uneven bite. It’s important to be careful with the new implanted tooth area as often as possible, although accidents do happen.

The appropriate treatment depends on the severity of the infection and how long you waited to report your dental implant problems. Dental surgery is sometimes an option to replace the implants, but that can be another months-long procedure while you heal. If you’re opposed to surgery, you have non-surgical treatment options as well.

(11/13/2020)
by Eden Rise Dental

More Information: https://www.dentalimplantsofli.com/how-to-combat-the-most-common-dental-implant-problems/

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