Dental Implant Problems

Dental implant problems are far less frequent than they were in the past. Actually success rates today are pretty impressive - 98 % to be precise!!

Dental implant failures are most commonly related to the dental implants not osseointegrating with the bone - or in everyday English: The dental implants do not bond properly to the jaw bone as well as expected.

This inability to osseointegrate properly, in the event that this happens, can result in the occurrence of dental implant problems such as those mentioned below:

A Reader's Questions

"...What should I do ? The cover screw fell of the implants. What are the repercussions of not getting them replaced..."

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  • Dental implant infection: This can be caused by an infection that was introduced during the dental implant surgery or the crown restoration. Poor oral hygiene caused by the patient's bad habits can cause infections as well. In both cases, the infection causes inflammation of the bone in the area surrounding the implant, that will cause bone loss. Infection is the number one cause for dental implant rejection.
  • Insufficient bone mass: If a dental implant is placed in an area in the jaw where the bone volume is too small the implant might not bond to the bone properly. Early detection of this possible scenario will lead to a bone graft to be performed during the dental implant surgery and consequently will lower the chances of dental implants complications.
  • Smoking: Risk of failure is increased significantly with smoking patients. It is most likely that your dentist will urge you to stop smoking before starting the dental implant procedure (that is -if you are a smoker, of course).
  • Patient's physical condition / general health: Patients in better physical condition enjoy higher rates of success than patients suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure or any other health condition that might impair bone growth. Bone growth is affected by poor blood supply to the bone and specifically to the site where the implant is placed.
  • Another Reader's Questions

    "...Muscle aches,stiff neck,chills,cancer sores along my whole right side of the tongue and the lower pallet...."

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  • Immediate loading: Some dentists like to load the implants immediately after placing them (they build the crown on top of the implant immediately after placing them in the jaw bone). In doing so, the forces on the tooth (implant) might disturb the osseointegration process and cause dental implant failure. This is a rare scenario because dentists usually don't load the implants immediately, and if they do, they make sure that there is no pressure applied to the implant tooth.
These are some of the reasons for implant problems. If you do fall within the 2 % failure rate and an implant fails, it is removed and if conditions are right, the site is prepared for another immediate dental implant placement. If the site is not ready for an immediate implant replacement, the dentist will let the area heal for a few months until conditions exist for a second try.

Conclusion

If you don't smoke and you're in good general health - your chances for a successful treatment are very good and you have no reason to think about dental implant problems.


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I have a front tooth titanium fixture that broke - leaving part of the pole in the gum and part in the ...

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Immediate area around the implant is numb  I had an implant installed one year ago, upper right second tooth from center. Now I feel like I have a tooth-pick shoved up along side of my nose and ...

Dental Implants and smoking  Dental Implants and smoking

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Cover screw fell of implants  What should I do - Cover screw fell of implants. What are the repercussions of not getting them replaced? I live at UAE and my doctor in Jordan s I cant ...

Metal poisoning symptoms  I have had a metal dental implant on my right top front tooth for almost 8 years, I am now 21. It was a quite long and painful procedure at the time. My ...

Dental Implant Pain  Dental implant pain after 18 years:

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Soreness of the gum above the two front teeth  I had four implants done in my upper jaw which support eight teeth. The two front teeth are bridged to an implant either side of them, but there seems ...

Broken screw inside implant  I had an implant done in the early 90's and the screw that connects the crown/post to the inplant sheard in half. The majority is left in the implant....

I am having hearing problems with  I had a full upper bridge on 4 implants over a year ago. I am having hearing problems with an echoing sound all the time with tinnitus. Can this be associated ...

Nose block and mild head ache  I had 14 implants with bone grafting 8 days ago in upper and lower jaw, post surgery injections were given and prescription for 3 days.

I had no obvious ...

Accidental use of a cover screw instead of a dental implant fixture  I made a mistake and used a cover screw instead of a fixture and placed it into the bone. how can i remove it?

All on 4 implant supported bridge with 10 teeth  Has anyone had the Viso.Lign All on 4 implant supported bridge with 10 teeth done? I think this is relatively new in some areas and it's more affordable ...

Too old for implants?  My father is 90 years old and in fair health. He is about to loose what is left of his upper teeth and the oral surgeon strongly suggests doing 4 implants....

I hate my implants they look so false   Can somebody please give me some advise. I had implants 3 years sgo and they are awful they look so false they cost $5600 !

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Implant crown not vertical  I have just had a trial fitting of the tooth which will sit on my implant. However, the tooth slants frontwards, toward the mesial tooth. I have just had ...

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Dental implant rejection  Dental implant rejection:

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Bumps in the area of the implant  I have an implant that is 5 years old. The gum area around the implant has two small bumps or bulges. The area has been viewed by Xray at my dentist ...

Bone fragments sticking up??  Bone fragments sticking up:

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Microscopic crack in my implant  My dentist found a microscopic crack in my implant. How long are implants supposed to last? Should there be any warranty on the length of time they last?...

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Cannot stand anything touching my gums  I guess I don't really have a implant problem, I have a gum problem. I have never heard of anyone else having this problem. I tried regular upper dentures ...

Lower Permanent Denture  I have a lower permanent denture, with 6 implants. The denture was put in middle of October. Just 5 months later the gum portion of the denture is wearing ...

Risk of implant failure with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome  Risk of implant failure with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome:

I have primary Sjogren's Syndrome, have not made any saliva for over 15 years. Due to this ...

Going to South Africa less than 10 days after a tooth implant  Does anyone know if going to South Africa less than 10 days after a tooth implant would be a problem? Have been told not to seek dental help while there,...

Gum blistering at dental implant  Gum blistering at dental implant:

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Demylization in the brain  Since my implant I have had pains down my arm triggered especially by using my right hand and using my eyes: scanning text, looking at items in a grocery ...

Debra  My dental implant of first molar in lower jaw became infected after five months and had to be removed. I have fibromyalgia, chronic meningitis, and wear ...

Off-Center Implant  Hello,

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Must IRUSH and decide on implant after 4 months extracting my tooth?  I had extracted my front tooth 4 months ago. My dentist mentioned that now is a good time for putting the implant, as the bones are perfect,,
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Headache 3 days after implants  My husband had 3 dental implants 2 days ago. Upper front Right side . He never complained of much pain. He refused even a Tylenol. Now he is complaining ...

Post might poke through the floor of the sinus cavity  I need an upper implant. The dentist said that the post might poke through the floor of the sinus cavity. This concerns me. I have no sinus problems ...

Dental implant pain  Dental implant pain-

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Vertigo and jaw pain after implant surgery  Vertigo and jaw pain after implant surgery:

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Swelling on side of implant a year later  I had an implant put in to replace a back tooth over a year ago. It was without any complications. For many months I have been experiencing swelling ...

Dental implant not integrating  dental implant not integrating. Is there any hope for this after a year. My second implant is doing fine after a second try on that one.
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Full mouth of dental implants  I have a full mouth of dental implants on the bottom. My gum seems to be dissipating around the area of the teeth and I have pain. Will this worsen and ...

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Muscle aches,stiff neck,chills  I've had my #22 extracted and a bone graft placed 3 weeks ago.Ive been sick ever since:Muscle aches,stiff neck,chills,cancer sores along my whole right ...

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jp  I had an implant done 5 years ago. I had to have a bone graft as I had lost some bone. The crown that was put on the implant at the time was not very aesthetically ...

chairman  I had all my lower teeth extracted a few months back and the dentist made dentures for me.Inspite of adjustments and even lining they have not fitted and ...

dental implant and health issues  I don't question about my dentists professional , ability and skill to perform a dental implant - he is one of the best as I have researched and he has ...

Implant discomfort 5 years later  Implant discomfort 5 years later:
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Discomfort and clicking in the TMJ  I developed headaches, tinnitus, discomfort and clicking in the TMJ bilaterally following placement of implants and bridges in the lower jaw. Does this ...

COVER SCREW  I had an implant 3 months ago but the cover screw fell out two time and the dentist put a 3rd cover screw, is that bad sign.

Would my teeth shift  I am having an implant placed where there wasn't need for a bone grapht; the area is at the top, distal from the mouth. My concern was with a gap there ...

should i go for dental implant  Hi,
I had lost my 2 front teeth in 2001. My age is 24. Should i go for dental implant? I had fear of surgery, is it safe ?

Deformed Head of Integrated Dental Implant  Hi I have an implant that is perfectly integrated with my bone. It was placed in 2006. My crown became loose in 2010. I met with a prosthodontist who ...

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Dental implants affecting other teeth  People asking questions regarding their dental implants affecting other teeth..

Sinus problems with dental implants  Questions of readers regarding sinus problems with dental implants

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Dental Implant Problem Questions  A variety of dental implant problem questions from patients experiencing different implant problems



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