The Etiology and Management of Dental Implant Failure: A Review

Abstract

As the world is embracing technology, dental technology is merging with artificial intelligence. Dentists are striving to perfect the art of placing dental implants. Implants for the rehabilitation and retention of dental and facial prostheses have graduated from a phase of wishful thinking to one of the most gratifying experiences for patients and treating fraternity alike. Implants and restorations supported by implants have a good long-term survival percentage. Complications and implant failure, which can still happen, are seen by many clinicians as significant barriers to implant treatment. Implant therapy still involves a biological healing and integration process despite recent advancements. These biological processes are complex and may be hampered by local or systemic factors, which could result in problems and implant failure. For the implant surgeon and dental professional, it is crucial to manage patients who have certain risk factors and be able to address potential complications and failure. The aim of this article is to discuss frequent complications of implant failure and its management and help clinicians in placing and restoring implants less painfully and vicariously receive some valuable experience.

Factors for choosing a pediatric dentist in Saudi Arabia

“…Most participants had a history of dental visits, but the data did not specify when these visits began. Similarly, Kochar et al [13] found that only 8% of parents took their child to the dentist when their first tooth erupted, suggesting that most parents were not aware of the need for early dental visits. Both studies also highlight the importance of the dentist's communication skills.…”

Factors associated with dental implant loss/complications in the Veterans Health Administration, 2015–2019

“…Investigation into the incidence and risk factors for dental implant loss/complications is critical to making treatment planning decisions and to assess real‐world treatment effectiveness. Previous studies have noted a correlation between age and increased risk of implant loss [15, 16]. History of poor oral health such as periodontitis has also been associated with implant loss in previous studies [17–19].…”

Secondary implant stabilization using a modified microplate fixation technique.

“…In many clinical situations, a dental implantologist is faced with a situation where bone quality and dimensions compromise the initial stability of the inserted dental implant. In such cases, the surgeon tries to gain some stability by engaging 2 or 3 mm from apical or crestal bone and lling the remainder of the defect size with a bone graft material [23]. Even in such cases, poor initial stability may result in future implant displacement [8,23].…”

“…In such cases, the surgeon tries to gain some stability by engaging 2 or 3 mm from apical or crestal bone and lling the remainder of the defect size with a bone graft material [23]. Even in such cases, poor initial stability may result in future implant displacement [8,23]. A further drawback is the extended healing time which could exceed several months.…”