Categories: Complications | February 28th, 2008 | by zahflo | no comments
The percentage of successful implants is more than 90%. However, it is possible for an implant to fail to bond with the surrounding bone, even after bone grafting. For such cases, implants are removed and another implant may be placed. Some of the reasons for non-integration of implants to the bone are: surgical trauma, infection around the implant, smoking (which reduces the blood flow and slows down healing), unhealthy bone, and allergy to titanium which is a rare occurrence.
Usually, infection of the gums around the implant causes bone loss if not treated properly. Proper oral hygiene should be a priority to ensure a successful implant.
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Categories: Complications | January 11th, 2008 | by Administrator | no comments
Only a small percentage of dental implant patients experience complications, and such are easily fixed. It is the responsibility of the patient to closely stick to his dental check-ups and follow-ups, and maintain his dental hygiene as prescribed by the dentist to avoid complications. If anything goes wrong, the patient should immediately inform his dentist to avoid further problems.
Some of the possible complications are: dental implant infection, rejection, overload, failure, bone loss, inflammation and incision line opening. To avoid these, biting pressure should be reduced during the healing period. Regular X-rays should also be done to monitor the development of bone around the implant.
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