What can go wrong with dental implants
Dental implants are life changing for patients but what can go wrong with dental implants.
Let’s look a little deeper into this method of tooth replacement.
Caring for your teeth should be a priority.
However with the best will in the world you may be born with teeth that are not in the best condition.
For example, you may have decayed teeth, crooked teeth, missing teeth, or chipped teeth.
It’s really important to get the best advice when it comes to getting the best treatment that suits your needs.
Particularly if you are someone that has lost teeth for one reason or another you will be aware that a wide range of options are available to you.
Dental implants are considered by dental professionals across the world as the most effective long term treatment for missing teeth.
But what can anything go wrong with dental implants.
Long term implications of dental implants
Missing teeth options beyond implants are full or partial dentures, patients that wear these will know that there are some drawbacks.
Particularly in functionality because they have to be be removed each night for cleaning.
Very often they are not aesthetically pleasing.
The second option that is available is a permanent bridge that is attached to your natural teeth.
A permanent bridge does come with some disadvantages that include decay, gum disease and they could fall out due to a fracture.
Many of the issues that happen with dentures and bridges are overcome by fitting dental implants.
A number of studies on traditional bridges and crowns reveal that in 15-20% of cases fail inside ten years.
On the other hand cental implants enjoy a 98% success rate after 10 years.
Success in terms of teeth function, oral health and the key to maintaining a healthy looking natural set of teeth
Dental implants are far and away the most effective method in the long term for success in replacing teeth that are missing.
Be aware of what can go wrong with dental implants.
One example of what can go wrong with dental implants
The fact that dental implants offer a 98% success rate doesn’t mean that they will last forever.
Wear and tear has to be taken into consideration.
Each and every day brings a lot of pressure on new dental implants, not just in terms of eating.
Many patients suffer from teeth grinding (bruxism) with the potential for accidents to happen.
With this in mind and despite the fact that only 2% fail teeth grinding is one of the things that can affect and is one issue that can go wrong with dental implants.
The reason for this is because bruxism increases the risk of dental implant failure.
This is because in order for the dental implants to be a success they must fuse with the jawbone (osseointegration).
Excess pressure
Dental implants can go wrong if there is excess pressure attributed to teeth strong grinding and other forces causing improper merging with the jawbone.
The implants can move, become unstable and over time fall out.
In addition the everyday grinding and teeth clenching will cause wear and tear on the implants just the same as with natural teeth.
The implants won’t decay or become infected like normal teeth.
However they are susceptible to breaking and become loose under the constant pressure.
What can be done to reduce the risks of something going wrong with dental implants.?
There are a number of measures both short-term and long-term that the patient can take to mitigate the risk of something going wrong with dental implants.
- Healing or infection problems
Getting dental implants installed is a surgical operation, the risk of getting an infection is low.
The dentist will want to keep the risk of infection as low as possible by performing the treatment in a sterile environment.
As well as the sterile environment the dentist will on occasion prescribe antibiotics to minimize discomfort or pain following surgery.
This should only last a maximum of 3-4 days.
Infection following dental implantation is rare, although rare, it is something that can go wrong with dental implants.
The reason why an infection can happen is that another part of the mouth gets an infection.
The infection spreads to the gum and bone where the implant is secured.
If you are experiencing pain following dental implant treatment after the 3-4 day period you may have an infection.
Contact Hungarian Dentists Wexford on 0873490104.
The team at Perfect Smile
The team at Perfect Smile Dental Implant Centre Hungary will want to take care of the problem as soon as possible.
- An existing medical condition
During the free consultation in Hungarian Dentists Wexford we want to know if you have an existing medical condition.
The main reason for this is because a pre existing medical condition is one of the things that can affect and go wrong with dental implants.
There are certain medical conditions that could have an impact on the success rate of dental implants.
Medical conditions can affect the success of dental implants are cancer, diabetes, irradiated jaws, persistent perionditis (gum disease), smoking, in addition alcoholism.
These medical conditions don’t necessarily mean that dental implants won’t work for you.
It does mean that the implant may not anchor properly or the jawbone won’t heal as quickly.
Our Hungarian dentists need to know and be aware of the patient’s medical history in order to give the patient the best advice as to suitability for dental implants.
- Bad surgical method
A bad surgical method is another example of what can go wrong with dental implants.
If you have made up your mind that dental implants are the right choice for your situation its very important to pick the right dentist.
Highly skilled
Give us a call in Hungarian Dentists Wexford on 0873490104, our team at Perfect Smile Hungary are highly skilled at dental implantology.
You only have to read some patients testimonials at Perfect Smile Dental Implant Centre Hungary will take care of you.
Our team at Perfect Smile Hungary provide dental implants that are the highest quality.
For more than 20 years patients from Ireland have visited our clinic for aesthetically pleasing smiles.
- Dentists advice not being followed
Although not as significant but equally a reason as to what can go wrong with dental implants is the dentists advice not being followed.
We must emphasise how important the healing process is to successful outcome of your dental implants.
In terms of infection or other issues the healing process is essential.
This is to make sure that the dental implant fuses properly with the jawbone and won’t become loose.
Best tips during healing
Some of the best tips during healing are:
- Keep physical or heavy work to a minimum for the first few days
- Take your medication as directed
- Use a recommended mouthwash
- Avoid foods that are not recommended
Good oral hygiene instructions
Another example of what can go wrong with dental implants is patients that don’t follow good oral hygiene instructions.
The patient has been to Perfect Smile Dental Implant Centre Hungary.
They have come back home to Ireland, the implants were successful and healed without any issues.
Read more on how much for a dental crown.
The patient was give good oral hygiene instructions, essential to maintaining their brand new teeth and dental implants.
Dental implants are not as likely to have the same issues as natural teeth.
For example decay or fractures, this doesn’t mean that they are indestructible.
To keep them in optimum condition they do require the same maintenance levels as natural teeth.
Good oral hygiene principles should be followed on a daily basis.
If not it can cause a negative effect on the overall health of the implants, gums and strength of the new teeth.
Plaque build-up from food debris can cause inflammation in the gums.
Infection happens, its possible that the implants can be lost altogether.
Read about gum disease and dental implants.
Take the advice of your dentist literally, brush your teeth using an electric toothbrush everyday, floss your teeth everyday.
In addition, make appointments for regular check-ups.
Bad planning/ incorrect placement
Bad planning or the incorrect placement of dental implants is one more example of what can go wrong with dental implants.
At Perfect Smile Dental Clinic Hungary we use CAD/CAM technology imaging.
CAD/CAM technology means we can perfectly plan the correct placement of your dental implants.
Our experienced dental surgeon has all the information that is needed with the decision.
The decision that determines the precise location at which the implants will be planted.
This means that you the patient will have new teeth that function properly and look fantastic.
Excessive force on the bone
Excessive force on the bone is yet another example of what can go wrong with dental implants.
Even though the implants are anchored into the jawbone making the foundation as stable as possible.
It doesn’t mean the foundation isnt indestructible.
Excessive force on the jawbone is caused by too much tension and stress on the implant, this can lead to bone loss.
Bone loss creates pockets in the gum.
Pockets in the gum will loosen the implants and it may come out.
Bacteria or food build-up in the pockets can cause swelling or infection.
Precise engineering
As already mentioned, the planning for dental implants treatment is vital to its success.
Not only that it prevents complications and long-term problems.
The dental implant procedure is a surgical operation, however precise engineering is a key aspect.
If planning and precise engineering are not up to standard it is another example of what can go wrong with dental implants.
If the dental surgeon omits some or doesn’t place sufficient implants, or the implants are too small or too short.
They may be at the wrong angle so the force or strain on the jawbone and implants can be extreme.
For all of the above reasons and to let you know what can go wrong with dental implants its important that you give Fintan a call on 0873490104 for a free consultation.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674049/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dental-implants-problems
https://isperio.ie/patients/dental-implants/
