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Dental implant failure happens more often than you'd think. Many dentists attempt to cut corners to offer lower prices and shorter healing times. Unfortunately, it's the patient that suffers. Dental implantology is one of the leading areas of dental malpractice lawsuits.
There are many types of dental implant failure that range in severity. Infection is a possibility any time a foreign material is placed in the body. If quality of the product is an issue or if the dental fixture is poorly fitted, infection can result. If left untreated, infection can become chronic.
A dental implant can become loose. If the product is substandard, the parts are often manufactured to less strict tolerances and they may not fit precisely. Also, if implants are placed under stress too soon, sometimes they cannot bear the load. They can look and feel good for awhile and then become loose after a couple of years.
Nerve damage is another issue in the failure of dental implants. Without the use of 3-D techniques, a dentist can easily place the implant in or next to a nerve. Facial numbness, a tingling sensation, or pain can result. We have even seen cases where a dental implant pierced the sinus cavity or has pierced the floor of the nose.
Common Reasons for Dental Implant Failure
Sometimes dental implant failure can happen even if the proper procedures were followed and the best products were used. Other times, problems occur when the dentist is looking for a way to cut corners or the consumer tries to save on costs.
Many dentists use two-dimensional panographic x-rays to place dental implants. Although this method works well for most dental surgeries, there is much more sophisticated technology available for dental implants.
Dr. Elrawy uses 3-D CT scans which give a much clearer picture of the exact position of nerves and blood vessels present in the bone. These powerful CT scans combined with radiography techniques are used to best determine the precise placement of every dental implant. They only take a few minutes and radiation exposure is minimum.
Another main reason for dental implant failure is the quality of the fixture. With over two hundred companies that provide dental implants, there are only a handful of reputable companies with proven research that documents their reliability and quality.
The temptation is great for dentists to save on costs with cheaper fixtures. Costs vary greatly with substandard products, coming in nearly one-one hundredth of the cost of high quality fixtures. We are learning now that cutting on costs can lead to serious complications and problems for the patient. To learn more about the consequences, visit our page about cheap dental implants.
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Quality Dental Implant Products
Prevent Failure
We almost exclusively use Straumann dental implant products, the #1 dental implants in the world. We will not compromise on quality and Dr. Elrawy is felt by many to be one of the best implants dentists in the area.
If you are considering dental implants, we have many options to fit your budget. Come in for a free consultation so we can help you determine what is right for you. Give us a call at at  or you can visit our make an appointment page.
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