What Are The Risks in Dental Implants?
To learn more about Dr. Basarab and the services LPA offers, visit our website http://lethbridgeperiodontal.ca or call 403-317-4867 to book a consultation. Dental implants have become one of the most predictable dental procedures and can accomplish a beautiful smile and excellent function. As with any medical or dental procedure there are risks that need to be considered. With any work done in people's mouth there is a small risk of infection at the time of surgery. A study done on surgeries done by periodontists found the infection rate to be very small. Less than 1%. There is also a small risk of bleeding after the placement of the implant. This is also occurs in less than 1% of patients and these are typically people that take medications that influence blood clotting. Be sure to tell your periodontist about any medications that you take and if you have had any prior history of bleeding after a medical or dental procedure.
To learn more about Dr. Basarab and the services LPA offers, visit our website http://lethbridgeperiodontal.ca or call 403-317-4867 to book a consultation. Dental implants have become one of the most predictable dental procedures and can accomplish a beautiful smile and excellent function. As with any medical or dental procedure there are risks that need to be considered. With any work done in people's mouth there is a small risk of infection at the time of surgery. A study done on surgeries done by periodontists found the infection rate to be very small. Less than 1%. There is also a small risk of bleeding after the placement of the implant. This is also occurs in less than 1% of patients and these are typically people that take medications that influence blood clotting. Be sure to tell your periodontist about any medications that you take and if you have had any prior history of bleeding after a medical or dental procedure.