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What are the Different Types of Dental Implant Problems?

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There are a variety of issues that can occur as a result of getting dental implants. Infection can set in around the site of the implant, for example. Poor placement of the implant also can cause nerve pain and damage. If the implant is not set properly, it may be loose or unsteady as well. In some cases, it may break and need to be replaced, or the body even may reject it.

One of the fairly common dental implant problems is infection. Bacteria can build up in the gums around the implant, causing pain, swelling, and inflammation. The teeth around the implant may also be affected, and in some cases the infection can cause bone loss in the jaw. When this occurs, the area typically needs to be cleaned and treated with antiseptic mouthwash or antibiotics; in severe cases, the implant may need to be removed so the infection can be cleared and healing can occur.

Another of the types of dental implant problems that can happen is when a nerve in the jaw is affected. If the implant is placed on or near a nerve, it can put pressure on it, resulting in pain or damage. Implants that are improperly placed in this way typically need to be removed and re-set in a more appropriate location.

An implant this is not firmly set in the bone also can be wobbly and loose; this may occur for a variety of reasons. For example, the initial surgery may not have been performed correctly, or the amount of bone in which the implant was set may not have been sufficient to keep it stable. Excessive pressure on the implant from other teeth may knock it loose as well. With these types of dental implant problems, the situation needs to be evaluated and addressed as appropriate to set the implant more firmly.

Complete failure of the implant is another of the potential dental implant problems. The metal used to make implants, typically titanium, may bend and possibly even break. Although it is not extremely common, when an implant breaks the dentist must replace it with a new one.

A dental implant is a foreign object that is inserted into the jaw, and sometimes a patient's body will reject it. The body considers it an intruder and therefore does not want it present. In these cases, the patient's own body may actually push the implant out. Patients in this situation may need to consider other options since their body will likely reject further attempts at putting in implants.

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Andrea Pasbjerg, a WiseGeek contributor, holds an MBA from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Her business background helps her to create content that is both informative and practical, providing readers with valuable insights and strategies for success in the business world.

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By AnswerMan — On Mar 08, 2014

I think dental implants work best as replacements for two or three prominent teeth. If I got hit in the mouth with a baseball and broke all of my upper front teeth, I'd consider getting dental implants. If I had several broken teeth in the back of my mouth, I'd consider a partial bridge first.

By Ruggercat68 — On Mar 07, 2014

I've lost a fair amount of teeth in the past few years, most likely as a side effect of type 2 diabetes. I thought about getting dental implants, but our insurance policy will only cover a percentage of the procedure, and I'd have to repeat the process at least 4 or 5 times. I think I'll wait until my remaining teeth stabilize and then get at least a partial bridge or dentures. As much as I would prefer individual dental implants, I'm not sure they would be the best solution for my situation.

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Andrea Pasbjerg, a WiseGeek contributor, holds an MBA from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Her business background helps her to create content that is both informative and practical, providing readers with valuable insights and strategies for success in the business world.
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