Why do dental implants become loose after placement?

Brother Shao the old dentist, let's talk about oral problems~A dental implant costing over ten thousand yuan, with 6 months of surgery plus follow-up treatment, the process is truly painful and agonizing, but less than 1 year after it was finished, even though the edges of the other gums are quite normal, the gums near the implant root have started to recede. Why has even the dental implant become loose?

Because the artificial root of a dental implant has no periodontal ligament protection!The alveolar bone tissue is more prone to damage, and as it gradually resorbs, the alveolar bone level drops, and the gums recede along with it, just like a tree without soil. The thinning of the implant root is obvious, and over time the dental implant will also fall out on its own. But this is not to say that every dental implant will recede and become loose. The key depends on whether your gums have periodontitis. Once alveolar bone resorption becomes severe, it will directly affect the lifespan of the dental implant.

1. What should be done if the dental implant root becomes loose?

Since we know it is caused by periodontitis, we must first treat it with basic periodontal treatment, such as scaling or periodontal curettage, to remove the pathogenic bacteria on the tooth surface. Although the gums cannot grow back, the degree of gum recession has already been controlled, at least preventing further alveolar bone resorption.

If the dental implant root shows grade II mobility, then periodontal surgery is still needed, grafting other gingival tissue to cover the root. When you feel that the implant is about to fall out, unfortunately, once it reaches grade III mobility, it must be extracted promptly. The missing tooth area can only be handled with a dental prosthesis, or periodontal surgery can be done to repair the gums and continue with implantation!

2. How can loosening of the dental implant root be prevented?

It is actually about preventing periodontitis. After dental implant surgery, in addition to later care, regular checkups are also needed! Generally, the nearby gingival tissue will be more fragile, and when brushing the implant abutment, extra care must be taken not to damage the gingival tissue. Try to choose a soft-bristled toothbrush, and do not bite hard foods, otherwise the crown may fracture, or even the implant may become loose. This is also why doctors are relatively strict about your bone quality before implantation.

So loosening of the dental implant root is nothing more than trouble caused by periodontitis, which determines whether the dental implant root and alveolar bone are tightly integrated. As long as the gums are maintained regularly, a dental implant can last about 40 years. If you have any questions about dental implants,Welcome to follow [Brother Shao Oral Care Community], you can leave a message in the comment section, and Dr. Shao will personally answer for you~