If you have lost a tooth or even several, in general, the dental surgeon offers you the placement of a dental implant. Practical, stable, aesthetic and comfortable, the dental implant also helps preserve the jaw bone.
If you have lost a tooth or even several, in general, the dental surgeon offers you the placement of a dental implant. Practical, stable, aesthetic and comfortable, the dental implant also helps preserve the jaw bone. However, it can happen that in some cases the implantology does not work properly. In this situation, it is possible to remove a dental implant.
When should a dental implant be placed?
Placing a dental implant replaces a missing tooth. It is possible to resort to implantology for aesthetic reasons. However, this operation allows above all to:
- preserve the jawbone;
- avoid tooth loss;
- reduce wear on neighboring teeth.
You should know that, as with the installation of a dental bridge, the installation of a dental implant requires the intervention of a professional and experienced dental surgeon. This specialist will perform the operation in an operating theatre.
How is it applied?
The operation takes place under local anesthesia. In order for the implant to be fixed correctly, it is necessary to incise the gums as well as the jaw bone. Currently, dental implants are made of titanium in order to limit the risk of allergic reactions. The patient thus benefits from a risk-free pose. In some cases, it may be necessary to respect the healing time of the dental implant.
When should a dental implant be removed?
Implantology has its advantages but it also has its weaknesses. A poorly performed pose can cause movement, the implant can even come off. In this case, it must be removed. However, there are other cases where it is necessary to remove a dental implant.
Periodontal diseases
For example, when the patient has periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis and the pathology is not treated properly before implant placement, the intervention may fail. Keep in mind that gum disease is infectious and affects the tissues that support the teeth.
This results in a decrease in the density of the bone, generating a perfect culture broth for the rejection of the implant. However, it should be clarified that patients with periodontal diseases can have dental implants, but they must always be treated before the operation.
Defective materials
Another cause that can cause the treatment to fail is the use of faulty equipment. And while it is true that the screws are made of stainless steel or titanium, virtually indestructible materials, they can be broken by pressure, although this situation is the least likely.
Bad dental occlusion and bruxism
Over the years, patients with bruxism or those with poor dental occlusion can exert force on the screw and it can eventually fracture. If the implant is fractured, it must be removed.
How to remove a dental implant?
Finally, we draw attention to the fact that pain felt at the level of the implant is a warning symptom. The pain of an implant is not a normal thing. The good news is that the procedure to remove the dental implant is simple and painless.
After removing the layer surrounding the implant, it is unscrewed and extracted. Once the sample has been taken, the specialist will study the possibility of installing a new implant, depending on the situation of each patient.
As you can see, the removal of a dental implant is quite possible as the placement of a new implant afterwards. Fortunately, advances in technology now make it possible to perform bone grafting, maxillary sinus lifts, and other highly innovative techniques to ensure that implants are placed safely and successfully in the long term. This also guarantees a longer life of the implant.
