While implants are typically made of one of the best biocompatible materials available, some implants may fail due to various factors, which are detailed below.
Smoking: Smokers often experience numerous periodontal problems because nicotine hinders the implants’ permanence in the patient’s mouth. The nicotine and various components in cigarettes prevent the implant from integrating with the patient’s bone.
Patients with suppressed immune systems: multiple health issues that compromise the immune response to bacteria during peri-implantitis.
Improper handling during implant placement: Proper determination of the implant’s position and angulation within the bone is crucial. Any mistake in this regard can significantly compromise the implant’s success and duration in the mouth.
Diabetes: Patients with poorly controlled blood glucose levels encounter problems in various biological aspects. Implants in diabetic patients could fail if blood sugar levels are not controlled, as uncontrolled levels impair the healing process and integration of the implant.
Occlusal overload: Implants should not be subjected to excessive forces during chewing. Any unusual force applied to dental implants can lead to the onset of peri-implantitis.
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