Don't let dental implants problems come in the way of your beautiful smile!
Although dental implants problems are not as frequent as they were in the past due to improvements in technology, (in fact dental implants success rate is about 90%) you may still experience complications with your dental implants. We’ve put together a list of some atypical cases that might be causing your dental implants problems.
The Most Common Dental Implants Problems
Dental Implant Infection: The most common dental implants problem is peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is caused by a bacterial infection at the dental implantation site. It is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the tissues that surround the dental implants. In severe cases, peri-implantitis may lead to damage to the jawbone or cause dental implant failure. Keeping good oral hygiene is important to treat this kind of dental implant problem along with taking antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.
Loose Dental Implants:A loose implant is another dental implants problem. Improper placement of the implant or failure of the implant to integrate with the jawbone can cause an implant to become loose. In some cases, the dental implant may break at the site, which makes replacement of the dental implant necessary.
Nerve Damage:Another dental implant problem is nerve damage at the dental implant site. Placing the dental implant close to or on top of the nerve can cause nerve damage, which is extremely painful. In this case, the dental implant is typically removed. To manage the pain, your doctor may prescribe you a pain reliever.
Sinus Problems:Sinus problems are another dental implant problem. You may experience sinus problems if the procedure is performed on the upper jaw and disturb any of the sinus cavities. In this case, your dentist may replace the implant to combat this dental implant problem. Learn more about dental implant sinus problems here.
If you have had dental implants surgery and are experiencing any of these dental implants problems, you should talk to your doctor about what the next steps are toward treatment and recovery. If you would like more information about dental implants problems, check out our Dental Implants Information page.
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