It is not normal for a dental implant to move or loosen. An implant has the function of replacing the root of the tooth to hold the crown or dental prosthesis in a fixed way and prevent, precisely, any movement.
If there is movement in an implant, after the end of its osseointegration process, it is a serious problem. In these cases, it is necessary for the implantologist to carry out a review to identify and correct the problem immediately.
There are many factors that they can cause movement problems in a dental implant. We will tell you about the most common causes.
After placing a dental implant there must be a period of time of intimate integration between the implant and the bone, called osseointegration.
During this time special care must be taken so that the correct implant stability is generated. Among these cares it is necessary to maintain a soft diet and avoid foods that can cause inflammation.
If care is not followed strictly, the osseointegration process may fail and there will be a problem with the dental implant.
A dental implant is designed to withstand high forces during the chewing process, but it is not good to put excessive forces on it. Is better avoid the constant consumption of very hard foods.
Bruxism or clenching of the teeth It can also end up damaging dental implant treatment. In addition, this clenching can lead to problems with the temporomandibular joint and the other teeth. To avoid these types of problems with implants, it is advisable to use a neuromiorelaxing plate, which is special for bruxism.
And, in addition to the above, if you suffer a blow to the dental implant area, treatment may also be compromised.
If you suffer from gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or periodontitis, you have a very high risk of rejection of the dental implant.
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the gums that causes bone loss or resorption. When the bone weakens, the dental implant will not have adequate support and it is very likely that it will loosen or move. This gum problem It can also cause the loss of other teeth.
It is necessary to maintain proper oral hygiene and control gingivitis or periodontitis problems with the dentist.
Sometimes there is movement of the crown or dental prosthesis and not of the dental implant. In these cases, the implantologist simply requires adjustment of the prosthesis to solve the problem.
There may be other causes, including poor quality of the implant or the materials used for the dental prosthesis, or one bad practice on the part of the specialist. Faced with this, we recommend you verify the expertise of the professional and the quality of all materials. Remember that your oral health is essential. It is not healthy to run in front of the offers or very low prices, in these cases the priority is the quality.
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