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About 95 percent of dental procedures have potential risks or possible side effects including implants. Despite the fact that most dental implants have a 96 percent success rate, some patients may suffer a few complications. Most of these side effects are minor and are treatable when you seek medical attention as soon as you can. So, if you are planning to undergo this treatment, the tooth implants at DDII clinic in Gosford have proven to be mostly successful. Prior to the treatment though it is important to know both the benefits and the risks involved during the implant procedure. Below are the all on 4 dental implants risks.
Perforation
During the implant procedure, some of the anatomic structures might be injured. It might include perforation of the lingual plate, maxillary sinus, gingiva, inferior border or labial plate. Perforations can lead to infections or sinus problems in the future.
Infection
Infection is a common complication from the dental implant. The infection occurs mainly on the affected areas. The infections present themselves in form of abscess, suppuration, fistula or radiolucency. Also, the infection may affect other parts of the body leading to systemic infection.
Implant fracture
Breakage of dental implant vault screw is a risky complication which you cannot fix easily. It happens when the screw is removed and replaced by the dental implant, but the remaining borne is not resilient enough to handle the new implant.
Nerve injury
During the implant process, your nerve system in the jaw might be injured. The injury might lead to numbness, paresthesia on nearby tissues such as lips and teeth or may lead to constant pains.
All in all, it is normal for any medical procedure to have some complications. A dental implant is a sensitive procedure and it is not a surprise to get a few side effects after the process. Sometimes you may experience these effects with severity and if you feel it is too much, it is important to visit a dentist for a medical prescription.
