Probably the most common dental implant complication is infection. The bone and gums surrounding a newly placed dental implant can get infected. The human mouth is a cesspool and even with the greatest care to avoid contamination, the tissues around a newly inserted dental implant can become infected. The patient's body protects itself and does not want anything in it that is not you. The body can reject a dental implant because it's viewed as a foreign body. Rejection sometimes occurs with other surgeries such as a kidney or liver transplants.

          Another possible dental implant complication is overload. Until the bone heals around a dental implant, the biting pressures should be reduced to protect the supporting bone while it builds up. Placing two or three teeth on one implant can cause overload, also. Nature designed teeth to have on tooth root for one crown. The same rule should apply for dental implants. If the biting pressures are too high, breakage can occur. Dental implants are made of metal, usually titanium. Metal can bend and break and the metal fixtures coming out of an implant sometimes do break. This is less common than years ago because dental implants are designed and manufactured with more detail nowadays.

          A dental implant complication can be when there is bone loss around the dental implant. A patient can have bone loss around a natural tooth. This is called periodontal disease. However, even with severe bone loss, a dental implant can remain immobile. That's why it is important to have regular dental x-rays taken of implants to monitor the surrounding bone. Inflammation can be another problem around a fixture. The bone and gums around an implant can become inflamed for many different reasons.

          To avoid dental implant complications, you should visit your implant dentist on a regular basis. Most complications can be easily managed when they are found early and before they get out of control. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Dr. Mark Padolsky is an Atlanta Implant Dentist who practices with the group and he would be happy to discuss your options with you. If you would like a free dental implant consultation with Dr. Padolsky, please call 404-874-7428 and make an appointment.