Dental Implant Problems
Dental implants are artificial construction used as a kind of anchor that an oral surgeon places into the jawbone of someone needing prosthetic teeth, such as when they have lost a tooth or multiple teeth.
There are however some risks and problems associated with dental implants.
Basics of Dental Implants
In dental implant treatments, small screw like structures serving as anchors are inserted into the jawbone so. Abutments act as connecting pieces and eventually a crown gets placed, which performs, feels, and appears a lot like a natural tooth. Considered to be more natural and comfortable in feel, implants have several advantages over traditional dentures including improved chewing function, higher success rate, resulting in lower risk of cavities, resulting in better overall oral health, and decreasing sensitivity in surrounding teeth. They also do not need to be removed and cleaned each night. There are various types of dental implants, but dental implants are still not appropriated for every person needing dentures.
Safety of Implant Surgery
Dental surgery is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced and qualified surgeon or dentist. It is also the one dental restoration surgery that is considered to maintain jawbone health, as well as stimulate jawbone growth.
Potential Risks
Dental implant surgery is not available to everyone interested in dentures. Implant surgery is considered unsafe for anyone with acute illness, bone or soft tissue infection or disease, and anyone with uncontrollable metabolic disease. Many dental surgeons will also choose not to operate on people with heavy smoking habits, behavioral/psychiatric disorders, HIV, AIDS, diabetes, osteoporosis, or anyone undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy of head or neck, and/or anyone undergoing certain drug treatments for bone loss.
If anyone with the aforementioned conditions does have dental implant surgery there is an increased risk for unsuccessful implant treatment.
Potential Problems and Complications of Implant Surgery
As with any surgery there are potential problems and complications for anyone who undergoes dental implant surgery including nerve damage, movement of the implant, implant exposure above the gumline, infection of the implant, or opening of the incision.
People who do experience movement or implant exposure or implant movement may have to have other procedures to try to address bone or gum health, or to have the implant removed or replaced.
Signs and symptoms that emplacement placement surgery was not successful include, pain when tapping the implant, rapid and progressive bone loss, pus or other secretions, or if the implant is particularly mobile.
Post Implant Maintenance
After a dental implant surgery regular brushing and flossing is still required. Prosthetic teeth need the same care as regular teeth. Follow up check-ups will be scheduled for monitoring implants and overall oral health.
Overview
Implants are small fixtures inserted into the jawbone used for replacement of missing teeth. Implants and implant surgeries have a high success rate and can offer substantial long lasting benefits. Anyone who might be considering an implant surgery should consult with a dentist to make sure it is a healthy option.