Dental Implant Risks and ComplicationsComplete Guide
- Every dental implant procedure carries documented risks.
Understanding them - along with the systems that manage them - is essential for informed consent.
Implant Failure (Non-Integration)
Definition: the implant does not integrate with bone and requires removal. Rate: 1–3% in general practice, <1% at Stunning Dentistry. Citses: patient factors (smoking, diabetes, medications), surgical factors (overheating, contamination), prosthetic factors (premature loading). Management: explantation, healing period, replacement - covered under SD's lifetime warranty.
Infection (Peri-Implantitis)
Definition: bacterial infection around the implant, similar to periodontal disease. Lifetime risk: 5–10%. Prevention: rigorous oral hygiene protocol, regular professional maintenance, early diagnosis. Treatment: mechanical debridement, antibiotics, surgical intervention if advanced. Risk reduced by: non-smoking, controlled health conditions, implant surface characteristics.
Nerve Damage
Risk: injury to inferior alveolar nerve (lower jaw) citsing numbness/tingling. Risk with CBCT-guided planning: <0.5%. Risk without CBCT: 5–8%. At Stunning Dentistry: CBCT mandatory for all implant cases, guided surgery for proximity cases. Temporary numbness (neuropraxia) resolves in 90%+ of cases within 3 months.
Prosthetic Complications
Prosthetic fracture: zirconia arch fracture rate <2% at 5 years. PMMA/acrylic fracture: higher risk with parafunctional habits (bruxism). Management: covered under SD's lifetime warranty - replacement at no cost. Screw loosening: addressed at routine follow-up appointments.
Systemic Complications
Extremely rare. Aspiration/ingestion of instruments: <0.01%. Bacteraemia leading to systemic infection: prevented by antibiotic prophylaxis (patients with valvular heart disease, joint replacements). Anaesthesia complications: standard medical protocols, emergency equipment on-site at Stunning Dentistry.
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