Dental implants are an increasingly popular solution for missing teeth for several reasons. They are a permanent, comfortable way to restore the function and appearance of your teeth that are virtually impossible to distinguish from your natural teeth. sin embargo, as with any surgical solution, problems can develop with dental implants. En el Centro de Cirugía Oral e Implantes Dentales, we can quickly address these problems and, in most situations, correct them.

Infección

Infection at the implant site can occur if bacteria accumulate around the implant, leading to inflammation and, in severe cases, implant failure. This shouldn’t be a problem with proper aftercare, but if you don’t keep the area clean and follow our aftercare instructions, bacteria can proliferate rapidly.

We may prescribe a course of oral antibiotics to treat the infection. These medications help eliminate bacteria and control the infection before it worsens. In addition to antibiotics, thoroughly cleansing the implant site is essential.

Ignoring Post-Surgery Instructions

Failure to follow your post-surgery instructions and to keep the area clean can compromise the success of a dental implant. We provide our patients with specific guidelines to protect the implant during the healing phase, and non-adherence can lead to complications such as displacement, infection, or implant failure. If you follow these instructions, you greatly reduce the chance of dental implant problems.

Soft foods are recommended after the procedure to prevent excessive pressure on the implant. Ignoring this advice and consuming hard or crunchy foods can disrupt the implant’s stability, even shifting it out of place. Following dietary restrictions ensures proper healing.

Engaging in strenuous physical activity too soon can increase blood flow to the area and potentially cause complications, including excessive bleeding and pain. In the first few days after implant placement, take it easy and refrain from exercise and over-exertion.

Keeping the implant site clean is vital to avoiding infections. Follow your oral care routine carefully, focusing on gentle brushing and flossing to maintain cleanliness around the implants.

Uncontrolled diabetes, de fumar, and alcohol use can impair healing and may interfere with the integration of the implant into the bone. You are strongly advised to avoid both smoking and alcohol, particularly before the implant has fully stabilized. Idealmente, you should give up tobacco use in any form permanently.

rechinar los dientes (bruxismo)

Teeth grinding or bruxism can put excessive force on dental implants. Constant grinding may cause the implant to shift, loosen, or fail over time. Although implants are designed to withstand your full bite force, constant teeth grinding puts excess pressure (up to 250 pounds) on the implants in various directions. Over time, this stresses the implants and can loosen them.

A custom-made mouth guard worn at night can help cushion the implant and protect it from the pressures of grinding. This simple device significantly reduces the risk of implant damage and can also provide relief from other symptoms of bruxism, such as jaw pain.

Since bruxism is often stress-related, stress management techniques such as meditation, therapy, or relaxation exercises can help reduce the frequency of grinding. If you suffer from bruxism, you may also benefit from behavior modification strategies.

Dr. Valiente’s dental implant patients reflect an impressively high success rate, pero

complications such as infections, non-compliance with post-op care, and teeth grinding can threaten the long-term stability of even the most successful implant surgery. Following your post-surgical instructions and keeping all your follow-up appointments can ensure your implants stay healthy and functional for years.