What are the risks of dental implants? – Here is the answer from the best implant doctors in Chennai
Dr. D.Sendhil Nathan MDS, DNB Prosthodontics And Implantology
Implant dentistry has brought a remarkable change in dental restoration treatments in recent years. All the varieties of implant systems have assured success rates because the implants fixed surgically are man-made tooth roots that replicate the natural tooth root activities. Its ability to integrate with the tooth bone prevents jaw bone erosion by continuously stimulating chewing forces.
Many foreigners prefer Chennai for their dental tourism to get tooth implants at a reasonable price. It is evidence showing the demand for this appliance.
On the downside, the fixed implant teeth have some potential risks that are mostly happening with improper oral care during the implant healing period and other possible external factors.
In this post, our implantologists have explained the possible risks associated with fixed implants that reduce the success rate of implants. Keep reading to know more.
1) Implant site’s infection
Infection around the implant site is the prime complication for dental implants. It happens with the accumulation of oral bacteria over the gum tissues. This can be treated only the infection is diagnosed in the initial stage. Otherwise, it leads to an abscess, fistula, inflammation in gums that ends in periodontal diseases.
Dentists refer such gum diseases develop around the implant posts as “Peri-implantiis“.
Remember that you should keep the implant site clean especially for 4 to 8 weeks following the implant surgery to avoid such bacteria infection.
2) Problems in integration
The success of dental implant treatment relies on how well the implant post fuse with the bone in the jaw. The integration of bone and implant post provides a strong foundation for the fake teeth going to be mounted. As we discussed above, infection in the healing period will obstruct the “osseointegration” process.
Dentists give Prophylactic antibiotics following implant surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
3) Injury on the surrounding areas
In certain cases, the anatomic structures surrounding the implant site might get damaged during the surgery. Tissues in the oral cavity include labial plate, inferior plate, sinus cavities have high chances of getting perforated. When the blood vessels or nerves in the implant site get injured, it causes numbness around teeth, chin, and gums for a few days.
Such poor craftsmanship would be avoided if you received implants from a well-trained implant specialist.
4) Cracks or fracture in Implant components
In general, the implant posts are fixed surgically and are followed by inserting a screw over the implants. Now the fake tooth is mounted over the implant post with the help of an abutment. When any of the components in such implant teeth gets repaired, it will put the implant at risk.
Dentists reveal that the screws fixed for restoring multiple teeth with implant-support bridges or crowns become loose occasionally. In such cases, they should be tightened immediately. If the screw or other component is repaired or damaged, it should be removed and replaced with a new one.
Besides these, other possible risk factors that affect the implant teeth include:
- Excessive bone loss
- Problems in gingival tissues
- Allergic reactions caused by Biphosphonates of implants
- Smoking
- Micromovement of the dental implants
Bottom line
Implant teeth are the durable & permanent solution for tooth loss whilst they appear and act like your natural teeth. They do not cause any side effects if they are inserted properly and maintain with much care until it heals.
Do you want to get proper implant care tips? contact our implant dental clinic in Mogappair.
