Potential complications of implant surgery
People who undergo this procedure may experience complications during or afterward. The issues may include: nerve damage, resulting in altered sensation in the surgical area an opening of the incision following surgery movement of the implant exposure of the implant above the gumline infection of the implant People who experience movement or exposure of the implant may need to undergo additional procedures to improve the health of the bone and gums or remove or replace the implant. The following are some signs and symptoms that an implant placement has been unsuccessful: the implant is excessively mobile pus or other secretions come from the site pain when tapping the implant rapid, progressive bone loss Procedures Each person is likely to have a different experience of dental implant surgery . Factors that may influence this include: the number of teeth requiring replacement the location of the implants within the jaw the quality and quantity of