After the introduction of Dental Implants in Shorewood WI into the bone, the process of osseointegration begins. This is better known as the healing of an implant, and its growth, into the surrounding bone. But in rare cases rejection of the dental implant may occur. According to statistics, the rejection of established implants occurs less than 1% of the total number of all implantations.
The causes of rejection can be divided into two groups: the causes associated with the individual characteristics of the patient and the reasons associated with the technology, which includes physician and medical errors. Individual features that caused the rejection can be very different; it may be weakened immunity, transferred or develop diseases, viral infection, etc. The reason for rejection may also be improper installation of the implant, or the penetration of infection during surgery. The doctor may significantly reduce the risk of rejection of implants if they examine the patient’s state of health first.
Most cases of rejection occur immediately after implantation, usually 2-3 days after surgery, and up to 2-3 months following implantation. But there are cases where dental implants fully takes root, and a few years later, where a process of exclusion happens. This can happen if there is excessive masticatory forces or significant mobility, and as a result the implant will penetrate surrounding tissue causing infection at the implant site.
The symptoms that begin the process of rejection are numerous. The presence of inflammation in the area where the implant was installed may experience bleeding and sharp pains. There may be an increase in body temperature as well. In the presence of these symptoms, you should seek immediate medical attention.
If the diagnosis of rejection is confirmed, the installed implant should be taken out and antibiotic therapy should be started. Once the implant is removed and the inflammation has fully passed, the dentist will ascertain the reason for the rejection. There may be very specific individual reasons for every situation, and the dentist will take into account all the factors present. The attending physician will decide on the necessary additional measures (for example, an operation to build bone) and the feasibility of re-implantation of the removed implant. Sometimes it is necessary to refuse implantation. contact Frank R. Galka D.D.S. Today to make an appointment .
