Can an implant be rejected?
Yes. Implants can be rejected, but not in the way we know “rejection” can occur in organ transplants, like with kidneys and hearts. We know dental implants are bio-compatible. There are no known allergic reactions to commercially-pure, titanium implants which are the most prevalent kind used today. But failures do occur. The failures we see in dental implants can be explained more in theory, than in fact. For instance, bacteria can contaminate implants. When this happens, an infection might cause the implant to be lost. Naturally, great efforts are taken to insure sterile conditions during implant procedures, from the way the implants are packaged to the hygienic conditions in the operating room. But a curious fact exists: when an individual has many implants placed, why do only one fail, for example, and all the others “take?” What was different about the one that failed? Probably nothing. What we have come to believe is that the single greatest cause for dental implant failure is tha
Yes. Implants can be rejected, but not in the way we know “rejection” can occur in organ transplants, like with kidneys and hearts. We know dental implants are bio-compatible. There are no known allergic reactions to commercially-pure, titanium implants, which are the most prevalent kind used today. But failures do occur. The failures we see in dental implants can be explained more in theory, than in fact. For instance, bacteria can contaminate implants. When this happens, an infection might cause the implant to be lost. Naturally, great efforts are taken to insure sterile conditions during implant procedures, from the way the implants are packaged to the hygienic conditions in the operating room. Apart from the potential pitfalls, how long does it take for the implants to “work?” Though it can vary for specific reasons, the general rule of thumb is that implants placed in the mandible (lower jaw) heal in 3-4 months, while the maxilla (upper jaw) takes 6-7 months. Augmenting the bone,
Yes. Implants can be rejected, but not in the way we know “rejection” can occur in organ transplants, like with kidneys and hearts. We know dental implants are bio-compatible. There are no known allergic reactions to commercially-pure, titanium implants. which are the most prevalent kind used today. But failures do occur. The failures we see in dental implants can be explained more in theory, than in fact. For instance, bacteria can contaminate implants. When this happens, an infection might cause the implant to be lost. Naturally, great efforts are taken to insure sterile conditions during implant procedures, from the way the implants are packaged to the hygienic conditions in the operating room. But a curious fact exists: when an individual has many implants placed, why does only one fail, for example, and all the others “take?” What was different about the one that failed? Probably nothing. What we have come to believe is that the single greatest cause for dental implant failure is
Yes. Implants can be rejected, but not in the way we know “rejection” can occur in organ transplants, like with kidneys and hearts. We know dental implants are biocompatible. There are no known allergic reactions to commercially pure, titanium implants. Which is the most prevalent kind used today. But failures do occur. Our success rate at Birmingham Periodontal & Implant Centre is 98% in the upper jaw and 100% in the lower jaw.
