Dental Implants - Risks

Implant installation is a routine operation and complications are therefore quite rare. ¹⁹ Possible complications during the operation are nerve and sinus injury, bleeding, and damage to neighboring teeth as well the bone material of the mandible. However, damage to structures situated within the mandible area is very rare when experienced surgeons operate.²⁰

There are a number of risk factors which would promote early implant loss. Among them are nicotine use, poor overall health, and sugar-induced tooth decay. Further problem areas related to dental medicine would be untreated caries, infections in the tooth bed, inflammation, or alteration of the mucous membrane. However, the patient him/herself can contribute substantially to a long-lasting implant. To this end, the patient should adhere to a regular check-up schedule, maintain consistent oral hygiene, and refrain from teeth grinding or other similar habits. It is possible for certain diseases such as endocarditis or rheumatism to have a negative influence on implants.²¹

Normally, titanium as an implant material poses no risk for causing allergic reactions in the body.

You dentist will be happy to clarify these risks as well as explain your personal risk situation in a private conversation.

Sources:
^{1, 7, 10, 13, 15, 18} Central German Association for Dental Implantology e. V.
^{2, 4, 11, 17, 21} Implant Endowment of Switzerland
^{3, 5, 6, 8, 16} University of Regensburg Clinic
⁹ German Society for Dental, Oral, and Mandible Implantology e.V.
^{12, 19} Straumann (implant system manufacturer)
¹⁴ Charité – University of Berlin Medicine
²⁰ German Society for Dental Implantology e.V.