06 Dec What Can Happen If a Dental Implant Fails?
Emident Oral and Maxillofacial Clinic Dentist Ali Osman Emiroğlu gives information about what can be done in case the dental implant fails.
“Usually, when controls are not done, it can happen in patients who do not have oral hygiene. It can be seen between 3-6 months, which is the most risky of losing the implant. It is seen in 1% of the population. A new implant is made with a repeated treatment in the same way in the lost implant.”
The role of the patient is very important in the success of dental implants. Just as the health of natural teeth and gums will deteriorate in a patient who does not take good oral care, the same is true for implants. The patient who has implant treatment, which is the most modern application of dentistry, should pay attention to oral care in order for the implants to be long-lasting.
In order for the implant to be said to be successful, the reaction they will show when a load is placed on it is important. In other words, the success of an implant becomes evident after the prosthesis is made and the patient begins to chew. In general, the time to wait for the implant to be considered successful is the first year after the prosthesis is made.
Conditions Affecting the Success of Dental Implant
Gum diseases: Healthy gums are an important criterion for dental implant surgery. Gum disease is an infection that can damage the gums and jawbone. An untreated infection can develop around the implant and lead to failure.
Smoking: Smoking can also cause dental implant failure because it restricts blood flow to the gums and slows the healing process.
Weak jawbone: It also depends on enough bone to support a successful implant procedure. Without sufficient healthy bone, the surgeon cannot surgically place the implant in the jaw.
Patient health status: When diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, dental implant failure that causes the body to heal more slowly is a possibility. Slow healing can prevent osseointegration where the implant meets the jawbone. The use of certain drugs can lead to dental implant failure. For this reason, it is important to report the active drugs (prescription and over-the-counter drugs) to the center that is considering implantation.
Oral and dental care: Practicing good oral hygiene after a dental implant also affects the success rate. You may not be a suitable candidate for a dental implant if there are restrictions that affect range of motion or if they affect the full cleaning of the teeth.
An inexperienced surgeon: Not all surgeons have the same skills and an inexperienced surgeon can make a dental implant fail. An experienced surgeon knows how many implants to use to support a dental prosthesis. This is important because too little can put undue stress on the implant and cause it to fail. Also, working with a specialist surgeon can prevent iatrogenic trauma that damages periodontal tissue by the activity of the dentist.
After unsuccessful implant application, the tooth can be re-implanted. In such adverse cases, the implant area is anesthetized again and the implant is removed. Afterwards, the inflammatory tissues are cleaned. By closing the area again, bone tissue can be added when necessary and the tooth is left to heal.