5 Dental Implant Complications to Look Out For

“Even though dental implants are effective, long-lasting, and one of the most popular ways to replace missing teeth, it is important to be aware of potential complications, as side effects can occur due to hereditary factors or a novice implant surgeon with ill experience in implant practice!”

·       Did you know due to ill maintenance and poor hygiene practices of dental implants can cause risks of gum recession, resulting in loose implants and possible complications of fallout?

·       Did you know one can experience pain, infection, redness, and swelling if they do not follow the cleanliness regimen of dental implants, resulting in bacteria in plaque? Raise the request for prompt treatment.

·       Did you know experiencing postoperative complications is common, but one must know a family history of gum diseases or other inflammatory conditions that may require special instructions after dental implants?

·       Did you know dental implants have a high success rate of up to 95%, but the potential complications are common as a part of healing development or due to the ill experience of a Periodontist or Implant Surgeon?

The board-certified specialist Periodontist and implant surgeon at Dr. Karishma Aesthetics is highly committed to offering you quality dental implant surgery in Bangalore without unwanted discomforts or potential risks. Our expert dentists know every how and why to safeguard your oral hygiene, so following the aftercare as suggested is inevitable to enjoy the risk-free effect. Even though a patient has a hereditary factor to poses risks of gum diseases or other inflammatory conditions, our team of expert dental surgeons ensures a healthy healing and the best output. We at Smilecare KAesthetics employ the advancement in technology to offer a safe tooth replacement procedure, and one can feel safe in the very capable hands of our expert dental surgeons.

As far as the cost of dental implant in Bangalore is concerned, it is lesser than in other metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, or Hyderabad; however, many patients throng to Indiranagar, Bangalore for having quality dental implant surgery that weighs both quality and cost-effective aspects simultaneously.

Why do Complications link to Dental Implants?

All surgical procedures carry some risks or discomforts due to the involvement of cuts, wounds, bleeding, swelling, redness, pain, or infections that are manageable effectively with post-op measures. However, some discomforts are rare and may occur due to genetic history or little experience of a dental surgeon/ periodontist, raising the request for prompt treatment and appointment. However, it is important to consider the most common complications that may occur after dental implants so that our prospective patients can be aware of the facts helping plan the procedure accordingly.

This article discusses the top five Dental Implant Complications that must be addressed properly to enjoy the best results.

Some Of These Risks and Potential Complications Are:

1.    Infection: Infections are the most common complications that may occur post-dental implant surgery. The signs of infections are pain, swelling, and redness, which occur when an implant site is improperly cleaned or poor hygiene. Infections trigger bacteria to grow in plaque that may cause decay if treatment is not administered correctly. According to a report, 5-10% of patients receive an implant infection due to poor maintenance or ill experienced implant surgeon/ periodontist.

2.    Gum Recession: Having recessed gum is another common complication that might occur after dental implant surgery, and the causative factor is either poor cleaning measure of the implant or a hereditary factor associated. If the implant is not brushed properly, plaque will accumulate, resulting in gum diseases and triggering gum recession. Secondly, if a patient struggles with some inflammatory conditions or gum diseases due to the genetic factor at play are more prone to gum recession. In addition, if an implant is not positioned correctly, it may also lead to gum recession due to putting extra pressure on the gum tissue.

3.    Nerve damage: Having nerve damage is another potential complication after a dental implant if the prosthesis is not positioned correctly and pressurizes or damages the nerves. If an implant is placed too close to nerves can cause damage to the nerves and results in some discomforts, such as pain, numbness, burning and tingling sensations, and Paresthesia (abnormal sensations). Implant-induced nerve damage can be temporary or permanent based on the severity of the condition.

4.    Injury to Surrounding Structures: Another complication that may occur due to the wrongly placed dental implant is injury to surrounding structures. If an implant is not placed correctly, it can come into contact with the roots of the nearby teeth, posing the risk of injuries to surrounding teeth and bones. Thus, it is inevitable to get the treatment done only with an expert dental surgeon with ample experience in dental implants beforehand.

5.    Sinus Problems (Rupture): Sinus problems after a dental implant is rare but can occur if the implant protrudes into the sinus cavity and causes rupture. Research shows that the survival rate of the implant into the dental cavity is above 95%, but nose bleeding may be frequent in some patients. Sinus problems may be rare but possible if dental implants are used to replace upper teeth, so the risk of the implant penetrating the sinus cavity can rise, leading to pain, infection, and damage to the nearby teeth.

It is always recommended to consult only a highly qualified, expert dental surgeon if you want dental implant surgery to replace your missing teeth. Otherwise, it may be a risky operation. Strictly, do not choose a novice periodontist/ dental implant surgeon with very few patients in their surgical credit.

If you are interested in dental implants, call us at 9108969006/ 7624809006 and book your in-person consultation today with Dr. Karishma Aesthetics. Our team of expert dental implant surgeons would be happy to talk to you about the benefits and risks involved.