Delayed implant rejection This may occur due to poor postoperative care, poor oral hygiene, or trauma. Delayed rejection usually occurs about one year after implant surgery. Sometimes, the body rejects foreign objects, such as organ transplants, prostheses, and replacement teeth. If you experience pain, swelling, chills, or fever even years after dental implant surgery, your body may be rejecting the titanium alloy implant.
If bacteria enter your gums and jaw during surgery or if you don't properly care for or clean your smile after the procedure, you could develop an infection known as peri-implantitis. This infection is a form of gum disease that causes inflammation of both the gums and jaw. Periimplantitis is a serious condition that can easily lead to implant failure. This is particularly common in smokers who get dental implants.
If a second implant fails, this is a strong sign that your bone structure is inadequate or that your body is rejecting the implant. It's important to mention that the body's “rejection” of the dental implant isn't really the right term. Premature rejection of dental implants usually occurs due to habits such as bruxism or clenching the teeth at night, which subject the implants to excessive force and therefore cause them to fail. Dental implants are made of artificial materials that are often identified as foreign objects and are then rejected by the patient's body.
Another way to avoid rejection of dental implants is the choice of the surgeon, his experience and knowledge, and the use of 3D technology.
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