Removing the implant

You will have to get rid of the artificial root if the following symptoms are observed:

• the cheek on the side of the implant is swollen;
• the patient complains of pain, the tissues around the implantation zone are reddened, swelling;
• suppuration forms around the rod, the gum bleeds;
• the patient has a fever.

In these cases, the removal of the dental implant is a forced but necessary measure. Ignoring these symptoms will lead to serious, unpleasant consequences.

The artificial root is rejected by the body for physiological reasons, or because of an error - by a doctor or patient. Severe symptoms are persistent pain, loosening of the implant. The tissues around them turn red, swell, the cheek swells.

Causes

Physiological reasons for rejection can be trauma in the area of ​​implantation, reduced immunity, allergy to alloy, or exacerbation of chronic diseases. To avoid them, the patient must be carefully examined before implantation.

Rejection because of the fault of the doctor

If a specialist violated the implant installation technology, neglected the rules of antiseptic treatment, chose the wrong prosthesis, or installed it on a structure that has not completely taken root, then the artificial root may be torn away.

Rejection because of the patient’s fault

The implant can reject both before the installation of the prosthesis, and several years after. In most cases, the determining factor is non-compliance by the patient with the rules of hygiene, smoking, excessive load on the implant. It is also important not to skip taking the prescribed medications, to avoid overheating the body, and great physical exertion.

If the titanium root is rejected, it begins to stagger, and it is easy to extract it. But the implant that has taken root will have to be removed, having previously sawed the bone. Removal of dental implants is a standard surgical procedure regardless of the circumstances.

1. The surgeon will first remove the existing prosthesis.
2. If the gum tissue grips the implant too tightly, it is slightly incised.
3. The implant is removed from the bone using forceps.
4. The resulting wound is sutured.

If the bone tissue is inflamed, the doctor of the dental clinic puts drugs in the hole. Next, a course of rinsing, medicines are prescribed. Thanks to this, the body will undergo the removal of the tooth implant with fewer losses.

The extraction of an artificial root is a consequence of pathological processes that provoked the rejection of the structure. The task for the examinee and the doctor is to remove dental implants to achieve complete tissue restoration. Otherwise, re-implantation will not be possible.

• Soreness will be felt for several days after the removal of the implant. There may be swelling, fever. If the symptoms do not disappear after 2-3 days, this is a reason to visit your doctor.
• You need to come for a check-up one day after the operation.
• Use cooling compresses.
• If the doctor has prescribed a course of anti-inflammatory, wound-healing agents, go through it.
• Do not overload the area where the bar was.
• Give up alcohol and smoking, do not artificially increase body temperature.
• Exclude hot or cold from the menu.

If you had to remove a tooth implant, do everything in your power to re-insert as soon as possible!

Dental implantation is relatively expensive, so few of the clinic’s clients purposefully seek to remove the implant.

The main mistake of patients is the lack of hygiene after the implantation of a titanium rod.

Banal forgetfulness: skipping tooth brushing, not using floss, an irrigator leads to the development of an inflammatory process, and the titanium “root” is rejected. Even the highest quality implant will not resist a dishonest attitude to oral hygiene.

Another mistake is not to inform the doctor about the problems that have arisen. The patient can endure unpleasant sensations to the last, which is why the time for fixing problems is lost.

If the artificial root breaks down, begins to stagger, the structure is rejected, patients naturally ask themselves the question: if a tooth implant is removed, will the price be high?

Manufacturers often have either a very long or even lifetime warranty for such products. If the rejection occurred through no fault of the patient, the new design will be provided free of charge.

Recurring doctor fees are also subject to a guarantee. In the MC Dobrobut dental clinic, warranty obligations are measured in several years.

If the rejection or breakdown occurs because of the fault of the client, the removal of the implants and the new construction are paid in full. The extraction of an artificial root itself does not cost more than a tooth extraction.

If you have questions or want to make an appointment for a consultation, an appointment with a dental implantologist at the Dobrobut clinic in Kyiv, call the phone number listed on the website. We will select a convenient appointment time for you.

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