Dental implants can get infected just like real teeth. Learn about peri-implantitis and how to spot it early.
Dental implants are highly successful, long-lasting solutions for missing teeth, but they are not entirely bulletproof. Just like natural teeth, implants can develop a highly destructive condition known as peri-implantitis.
THE PAINLESS PROGRESSION OF IMPANT INFECTION
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria that forms in the gums around the dental implant post. The most terrifying aspect of this condition is that it is almost completely painless because a titanium implant has no living internal nerves.
MONITOR INVISIBLE BONE DRIFT
Because there is no living nerve inside titanium, bone can vanish completely without a single hint of pain.
SCREEN GUM ATTACHMENT LINES
Keep an eye out for any deep changes or space opening up between your gum tissue and your implant crown.
EARLY VISUAL SCREENINGS ARE YOUR BEST DEFENSE
Understanding that implants are vulnerable to bacterial infections is the first step in protecting them. Regular assessments and immediate intervention at the first sign of gum inflammation are crucial to preventing this silent killer from destroying your smile.
