You’re thinking about getting dental implants, but are you afraid of possible rejection? The truth is that the rejection of a dental implant is a very rare situation among patients, since the success rate of this treatment is very high. But there are patients who still have this fear of rejection.
Dental implants are one of the best solutions to recover the functionality and aesthetics of your smile in case of suffering any tooth loss.
However, there are situations in which the patient suffers a rejection of a dental implant and the success of the intervention is not achieved. When can this happen? Can it be prevented? If you want to know everything about the rejection of an implant, we tell you everything in this article!
Before starting, you should be calm. At the Ruiz de Gopegui dental clinic we are committed to the best materials for an implant treatment. In addition, we have a multidisciplinary team of experts who guarantee the best results for your smile. Clínica Ruiz de Gopegui is one of the best clinics specialized in dental implants in Madrid.
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What Is Dental Implant Rejection?
This is the phenomenon that occurs when the healing process after the placement of the implant is not adequate and, therefore, it cannot be integrated correctly. Rejection of an implant can be defined as treatment failure. This is because successful treatment achieves osseointegration at 3 months.
Dental implants are manufactured with materials biocompatible with our body, such as titanium, to avoid any type of rejection and that they can be perfectly integrated. Although there are people who are allergic to metal! For these occasions, ceramic materials such as zirconium are used.
When the so-called «rejection of a dental implant» really what happens is that there are complications that affect the functionality of the implant. The tissues that support the implant are affected and replacement is needed.
Symptoms Of Dental Implant Rejection
You must be attentive to any symptoms that can alert about a possible rejection. We tell you some signs:
- Mobility in dental prostheses.
- Discomfort or pain when touching the implant. It is normal that after the intervention there is discomfort, but if these do not subside, something may go wrong.
- Inflammation in the area. The area of the prosthesis may have become infected.
- Formation of white tissue between the bone and the implant.
Causes Of Rejection Of A Dental Implant
But what exactly causes dental implant rejection? Among the most common causes we can highlight:
- Low quality materials in the manufacture of the crown or implant.
- Intervention performed by someone inexperienced or unqualified.
- Poor treatment planning, without taking into account the amount of bone the patient has.
- Poor oral hygiene that causes plaque buildup and disease development.
- Smoking: Hinders the osseointegration process and also increases the chances of rejection.
- Uncontrolled diseases such as diabetes.
How To Prevent Rejection?
The most advisable, as always, is to prevent.
- Maintain proper oral hygiene. Brush your teeth after each meal.
- Use mouthwashes or mouthwashes to eliminate bacteria.
- Use supplements such as the interdental brush or the oral irrigator.
- Avoid bad habits such as tobacco and take care of your diet.
- Go to regular check-ups with your dentist to check that everything is going well.
- Put yourself in the hands of implantology specialists who guarantee a safe and effective treatment.
Treatment Against Rejection Of A Dental Implant
If despite having good oral hygiene, you have a rejection of a dental implant, it is necessary for the specialist to study your case to apply the best treatment.
- If the cause is an infection
The specialist will opt for a deep cleaning that manages to eliminate any trace of bacteria that causes a problem for the patient.
- In case it moves:
We may need to place another implant.
Clínica Ruiz De Gopegui: Expert In Implantology
As you have seen, the rejection of a dental implant is not common among patients. Poor osseointegration occurs in only 2.5% of cases, therefore, you can rest easy and put yourself in the best hands.
Faced with any oral problem, we will study your case in depth to offer you the best solution. We may find the easy alternative; Remove the implant and place another.
If you have any problems with your dental implant, do not hesitate to contact us.
In our dental clinic you can recover your smile thanks to the advances of implantology. Through a simple intervention, you will be able to show off your best smile and recover its full functionality. What are you waiting for? Reject the fear of implants! Make an appointment!