Now that we know how an implant can fail, let's look at some of the most common factors that can affect dental implant success:
Smoking
Smoking is harmful to your overall health as well as your oral health. As a result, the success of your dental implants may be jeopardised. Smoking interferes with the body's natural healing process, raising the risk of infection after implant surgery. Furthermore, smoking constricts your blood vessels, potentially resulting in severe bleeding during and after surgery. Because smoking harms dental implant insertion, many implant specialists will ask you to stop smoking for a certain period before your treatment.
Bone Mass
The amount of bone density in your jaw is another important factor influencing the outcome of dental implants. This is because the implant must osseointegrate with a specific bone type. The jawbone gradually weakens after losing one or more teeth. As a result, the more time you go without teeth, the less bone mass you have in your jaw. Individuals with low bone mass can still get dental implants but may need additional treatments like a bone graft. Bone grafting techniques use bone material to supplement areas of low bone mass and promote new bone formation. Only a dental implant specialist can determine whether or not a bone graft is required before dental implant installation.
Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is critical when it comes to dental implants. Dental implants are not carefree simply because they are false teeth. Dental implant oral hygiene is, in fact, identical to that of natural teeth. This includes brushing twice daily, flossing once daily, and using mouthwash. These habits help keep plaque and bacteria under control in your mouth, reducing the risk of infection and increasing the likelihood of implant success. On the other hand, poor dental hygiene may cause infection of your implant, resulting in dental implant failure.
Healthy Gums
Another factor that influences dental implant success is gum health, which is why oral hygiene is so important. People who have or have had gum disease in the past are at a higher risk of developing peri-implantitis, an infection that has been linked to implant failure. As a result, most implant dentists recommend treating gum disease first to ensure no active infection before placing dental implants.
Diet
What you consume after dental implant surgery is also important in implant success. You will be required to follow a brief soft food diet following surgery. Also, chew on the opposite side of your mouth from the implant if possible. Soft foods help to avoid applying too much force to your implant before it has had time to heal. Chewy, crunchy, or hard foods, on the other hand, can put too much strain on a healing implant, causing it to shift or rupture.
In summary, immediate loading implantology is a treatment that is becoming more predictable, safe, and effective. If we consider these factors and consult with our dentist, there is no reason why we cannot have a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth in perfect condition.
