Complications in implant dentistry

Abstract

After tooth loss, an individual may seek tooth replacement so that his/her function and esthetics could be restored. Clinical prosthodontics, during the past decade, has significantly improved and developed according to the advancements in the science and patient's demands and needs. Conventional options in prosthodontics for substituting a missing single tooth include the removable partial denture, partial and full coverage bridgework, and resin-bonded bridgework. Dental implants have gained increasing popularity over the years as they are capable of restoring the function to near normal in both partial and completely edentulous arches. With substantial evidence available, fixed implant-supported prosthesis are fully acknowledged as a reliable treatment option for the replacement of single or multiple missing teeth nowadays. While dental implants are increasingly becoming the choice of replacement for missing teeth, the impediments associated with them are progressively emerging too.

Incidence and pattern of implant fractures: A long‐term follow‐up multicenter study

“…27,28 Peri-implantitis-induced marginal and vertical bone loss was also observed in 51 (72.9%) cases in the present study, and, specifically, 32 cases of severe vertical bone loss extending over 50% the length of the implant were noted, and these cases had about twice higher fracture rate than cases with bone loss of less than 50% the length of the implant. 30 GBR is recognized as an effective and reliable technique in the reconstruction of vertical and horizontal deficiencies and is highly useful for dental implant restoration. Despite a lack of clear evidence or underlying mechanisms by which marginal and vertical bone loss could directly cause IF, when an implant is subjected to unfavorable loading of various forces and directions during mastication, the risk of IF is higher because of the improper dispersion of stress.…”

“…29 However, marginal and vertical bone loss caused by IF-related secondary infection must also be considered. 30 GBR is recognized as an effective and reliable technique in the reconstruction of vertical and horizontal deficiencies and is highly useful for dental implant restoration. 31,32 In this retrospective study, frac- after GBR procedure.…”

Photofunctionalization of anodized titanium surfaces using UVA or UVC light and its effects against Streptococcus sanguinis

“…Two of the main complications associated with titanium dental implants are infection and mechanical loosening due to bone loss. 1,2 Bacteria can move through the surgical or hematogenous route to the implant surface from an existing infected site. 3 The implant surface provides a substrate for the bacteria to attach and colonize.…”

Anterior fiber‐reinforced ribbon composite resin bridge—A case report

“…Different therapeutic options can be considered for the replacement of missing permanent incisors in young children and adolescents. Implants are often the treatment of choice and should be considered when general and local conditions are favorable . However, implant insertion is generally not intended before the end of the growth period around the age of 18 years .…”

“…Implants are often the treatment of choice and should be considered when general and local conditions are favorable. 3,4 However, implant insertion is generally not intended before the end of the growth period around the age of 18 years. 5,6 However, dento-alveolar growth is not strictly depending on chronological age, but occurs parallel to hormonal changes and therefore differs significantly between males and females.…”