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Watching Out With Dental Implants

09.05.2009 · Posted in Health Articles

One should understand that for something that you want to gain, you will have to risk losing something during a certain point in your life. With every operation, there are no sure-fire ways to ensure a great rate of success. No tricks, or shortcuts, nothing. Undergoing a challenge means understanding the rewards and the risks involved. Take dental implants for example.nnDental implants have a requirement that the patient should have the proper density, volume and weight in their bones. This is vital because the implant will anchor itself into the bone of the jaw. Without proper bone mass that is required in the operation, you would have to undergo a series of bone grafts to provide the necessary bone mass that is optimum for the operation. This is called bone augmentation and you would be usually advised if you ever need one.nnConsideration with your habits and usual routine should be given as well, else the dentist will have a hard time deciding a post operative routine for you. The operation doesn’t stop in the dentist’s chair. It goes farther during your recovery period. If you are a Bruxer, or one who is suffering from involuntary or habitual clenching (Bruxism), you should notify your doctor immediately (especially if this is the case of your bad tooth.) Clenching is a serious problem in the tooth, often leading to irreversible implant damage like cap fracturing, bone anchor loss or resorption of implant into the bone or malformation and loosening of the implant.nnDentists would take a lot of time to determine what materials are compatible with your body. The metal type, the implant length, the dimensions, the thread pattern. Whether you need personalized implants or you can go with commercial. Determining bone volume and density, and talking to a periodontist, endodontist, orthodontist, surgeons or a colleague to take second opinions and such. Its a very tedious process for one patient!nnCommon failures include incorrect osseointegration. This results in the implant getting absorbed, is mobile (moving) or if the bone does not grow into the implant. Peri-implantitis can also happen, an inflammation of the bone around the implant, which would cause pain and subsequent bone loss and the implant as well. Smokers are at a high risk of failing if they do not stop smoking during the recovery period. Post operation checkups are required to insure that the implant stays safe and stays strong.

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