Created 10/13/2022
Updated 12/15/2023
Dental implants are an effective, safe and highly esthetic solution to replace missing teeth. In addition, the success rate of oral implantology procedures is over 98% of cases. However, there are still patients who think that, once treatment has been performed, their body may reject a dental implant. But is this true?
Not really, since dental implants are biocompatible devices. However, what is known as rejection has to do with the problems associated with poor osseointegration and healing. In this article, from our dental clinic in Barcelona, we explain what are its symptoms and how to avoid this situation.
Symptoms of “rejection” of a dental implant
In the event of problems related to osseointegration and healing of dental implants and dentures, the patient may experience:
- Mobility in the implant or prosthesis.
- Discomfort and pain when pressed.
- Pain when taking impressions for the preparation of crowns or dental prostheses that we fix on implants.
How can we prevent this situation?
To prevent any peri-implant problems or pathology after implant placement surgery, it is important to take into account this series of tips:
- Maintain thorough oral hygiene. In addition to proper brushing technique, floss daily and use interproximal brushes to clean interdental spaces. In this way, we prevent the accumulation of plaque and tartar, two of the most frequent causes of mucositis and peri-implantitis.
- Go to all the check-ups prescribed by your implantologist and have all the professional dental hygiene and periodontal maintenance treatments that he/she recommends.
- Avoid bad habits, such as smoking, as it is one of the major risk factors for treatment failure.
At IMOI, our way of working and thinking about you as a patient allows us to offer you exclusive treatments. Both Dr. Ferran Novell and our team of surgeons and dentists have more than 25 years of experience. Thanks to their knowledge and continuous training, we can provide you with everything from simple to complex implant treatments.
If you have lost one or more teeth, come in for a visit so we can evaluate your case. You can contact us at 93 272 48 30 (Barcelona) / 971 315 374 (Ibiza) or leave us your details in the form on our website.
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This article has been supervised by Dr. Ferran Novell Costa and Dra. Erjona Demiraj, specialists in Dental Health and Dental Aesthetics treatments. Responsible for the treatments provided at IMOI Barcelona and IMOI Ibiza and for the supervision and/or updating of the contents of this blog entry. (7/11/2023). The recommendations described are not generic and do not replace the diagnosis and evaluation of a professional in a dental office. If you want us to clarify any aspect or you want a personalized diagnosis and advice we recommend you to come to our dental clinics.
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