Fortunately, a dental implant problem is rare, however, it does sometimes occur. After dental implant surgery the surgical site can become infected. This can usually be avoided by having the patient take oral antibiotics immediately after the procedure and continue for at least a week. The inflammation from any infection can result in incision line opening with exposure of the bone and metal. Hopefully, by keeping the area clean, surrounding tissues will heal and the implant remain safe.

          A rare dental implant problem is rejection of the metal. Some patients have a foreign body reaction and reject the dental implant. This is very unusual. Loss of an implant is most often due to difficulties resulting from the supporting bone failing to heal. The dental implant procedure is traumatic and some tissues may not respond well. That is why it is very important for the implant dentist to keep this trauma to a minimum.

          Another dental implant problem is breaking of the dental work or even the implant. If poorly designed restorations place too much pressure on the implant, the implant may not be able to resist these overwhelming forces. It can also cause excessive bone loss around the implant, cause the implant to become loose and result in dental implant failure. This is a very good reason to closely work with your dentist to carefully plan all phases of your dental implant treatment.

          Regardless of your dental implant problem, 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. We are a dental implant center located in the Midtown/Buckhead area of Atlanta. Because we know that some of these difficulties can be agonizing, our Financial Manager will do everything she can to assist you in making financial arrangements to help you obtain your needed dental care. If you wish to consult with Atlanta Implant Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 for your appointment.