Dental implants are usually presented as near-perfect or perfect alternatives to missing teeth. However, it is necessary to understand that there are some risks, and some implants will fail. The procedure can cause serious problems and isn’t perfect or an excellent option for everyone. You should talk to your Hills Dental Care dentist about all of your options and the benefits/drawbacks of each.
Technology
This technology has been around since the 1950s and has come a long way. Technologically advanced options are being adopted almost every year, making their success much improved. Therefore, you may wonder why dental implants can fail and how it can be prevented.
Failure
Many factors come into play when an implant fails. Some of the risks cannot be avoided and could happen to anyone. While their success is up to 90 or 95 percent, there is still that five or ten percent chance of failure.
For example, the jaw bone could fracture, healing never occurs, or the healing reveals scar tissue that never went away.
Some medical conditions can also lead to failure of the dental implants, including bone metabolic disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, some medications, poor hygiene or smoking. However, your dentist may be able to place you on different medicines, control diabetes or work on hygiene habits to give a higher rate of success.
Healing Process
The teeth must first be removed from the mouth, and in most cases, they come out on their own because of trauma or gum disease. If you’re having a full implantation, you will have all the teeth removed, and the gums will need to heal first.
Then, the framework is placed into the gums and must heal thoroughly before the post can be added and the crown or bridge placed. Sometimes, this never happens, or it could take a lot longer than planned.
