Dental
implants are among the most successful procedures in dentistry. The studies show a five-year success rate of
95 percent for lower jaw implants and 90 percent for upper jaw implants.[1]
Of
the implants placed the lower back jaw has the highest success rate because of
greater bone density. Given the
complexity of the procedure, there are many variables that can play into its success rate.
Factors
that impact success are pre-existing
health conditions[2]
or the location of the missing tooth.
The
most common cause of failure is the inability to successfully osseo-integrate. The actual failure of the implant may be the
result of poor positioning or over torqueing in the bone.[3]
Pre-existing
Conditions:
- · Smokers[4]
- · Diabetes
- · Hemophilia
- · Immune deficiencies
- · Rare instances of chronic bruxism
As I have
noted in other articles the value of implants is significant with respect to
bone retention and actual functionality, and they are not susceptible to the
formation of cavities. So as long as one
engages in good oral hygiene, i.e. brushing, flossing, and regular hygiene
procedures, the chances of inflammation or swelling of the tissues surrounding
the implant should be avoidable.
Any inflammation
that might occur is similar to periodontitis around one’s natural tooth, and thus
requires a similar approach to good oral hygiene.
Key factors in
minimizing dental implant complications
are the selection of an experienced prosthodontist and periodontist
(or oral surgeon) who specialize in implant dentistry, careful pre-operative
treatment planning and proper after-care and oral hygiene. One of the benefits of a multi-specialist
practice like ours is everything is under one roof including periodontal
after-care. If you would like to know whether you are a candidate for
implants please feel free to call for a free consultation.
Novy Scheinfeld,
DDS, PC
290
Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta
(Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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[1] The success rate for upper jaw implants is lower because the
upper jaw is less dense than the lower jaw, making the success of implantation
and osseo-integration slightly more difficult to achieve.
[2]
Dental or Global health issues.
[3] And while infrequent, dental implants may break or become
infected or crowns may become loose the same way your natural teeth becomes
loose.
[4] Given how expensive implants can be, one risks wasting money
on dental implants if you can’t give up the habit.
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