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The disadvantages of Dental implants

  • Damage to dental implants – the substitute root connected to the bone is very unlikely to be damaged without the patient experiencing a serious trauma, but the bridge, denture or crown is relatively easy to break or chip. However, replacing the broken part is relatively uncomplicated if there is no damage to the artificial root which holds the denture in place.
  • The long duration of the healing process – it is difficult to determine how long it will take for the implant to heal, since every case depends on the physical characteristics of the patient. Moreover, the person can experience very negative emotions if the implant does not heal as quickly as expected.
  • The risk of dental implants being rejected – titanium has been known to be very well accepted by the body, but there is still a slight chance that the patient’s body will not tolerate the implant and reject it.
  • Damage to the sinus cavities – the sinus cavity which is connected to the sinuses is also directly linked to the bone that the dentist uses to secure the dental implant. If the dentist is not skilful enough, the patient risks their sinus tissue being damaged in the process of drilling.
  • Limited usage – after undergoing the procedure of fixing dental implants, the patient might treat not treat the new implant with appropriate care and act like having completely healthy natural teeth. However, the patient should take extra precautions for the few weeks while the implant is healing, for example, not use the artificial tooth for vigorous biting.  There is a bigger risk of overworking the dental implant if it is supporting two or more teeth. If at all possible, it is advised that each denture is supported by a separate root implant, since it most closely resembles the natural conditions of dental

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