After Implant Placement
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| • | Pain at the site of the surgery |
| • | Swelling and bruising of the gums and face |
| • | Minor bleeding |
| • | Implant Failure to Fuse to the Bone: This issue is usually discovered during the second stage of the implant surgery when we test your implant to see if it is secure enough for surgery and find it loose. Some factors that can result in implant failure is chewing on hard or sticky food, lack of healthy dense bone, or smoking. Chewing on hard and sticky food can dislodge the implant from its place while it is integrating to your jawbone. Lack of dense bone structure will also prevent osseointegration. Smoking can cause fibrous bone structure to form, which is not strong enough to support the implant.If an implant fails, we can fit another implant in its place either immediately or at a future date. In case of a low-density jawbone, an implant can be placed after the bone has been augmented. |
| • | Infection: Although the implant itself is resistant to decay, its surrounding gum tissue is not. Due to poor oral hygiene, bacteria can accumulate in the gum and lead to a periodontal disease called peri-implantitis. If not treated, this condition can result in the loss of the surrounding bone tissue. Eventually, the implant becomes loose and needs to be removed. This disease can be treated similarly to other periodontal diseases. |
| • | Breakage: An implant can be broken due to uneven or excess pressure. This can happen due to improper occlusion or bite. If your bite does not exert a balanced force, too much pressure on an implant can cause the crown to break or the implant to lose its integration with the bone. Cracked or broken dental implants need to be removed and replaced with new ones. |
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Dental implant surgery is now a very common treatment option to replace missing teeth among adults. Implanted teeth are the best restorative option for your natural teeth.