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What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
Question viewed 633 times
Tags: teeth, complication, duration, final result, pain, risk

Curious to know the risks of dental implants before, during and after implant.

4 answers to What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants?

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Potential complication or risks associated with dental implants

Complications and risks with dental implants are extremely rare if they are provided by experienced surgeons and restorative dentists. Proper diagnosis, planning, and techniques can eliminate many problems that can arise. Here are possible complications: Infection or inflammation after placement Non-union: Means implant does not integrate with bone and remains soft in place Gradual bone loss- Very rare with current design implants Fractures- Very rare with... more
H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD

Bethesda Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Dental implants aren't perfect

As with everything, nothing is perfect.  Dental implants, when done right, are the longest lasting dental restoration. Some problems would include:  Not getting the implant completely embedded in bone Not getting the bite correct, thus losing supporting bone Patient with history of bisphosphonates, thus no fusing of bone to implant Incomplete removal of cement from the crown on top of the implant, thus losing supporting bone Incomplete... more
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Implants have become very reliable tooth replacements

Once an implant has integrated into the bone, there are rarely problems with the implant itself. The problems that occur are mostly related to the crown or parts. For example, if porcelain is placed on the implant, the porcelain can break just like any other restoration. Also the screws can come loose or break inside the implant. This is more common with older implant designs and are not as common in the newer implants. For the most part, an implant will be a great restoration for a... more
M. Andrew Atwood, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Implant problems are possible...

Most of the time when an implant is properly placed into healthy bone there is not much to worry about. Keeping them clean is the most important thing for patients to do. Over 5 years you can get a little bone loss around the implant which can cause some cosmetic concerns if its placed on the front of the mouth.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

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