What to do if you feel dental implant pain after months of the surgery
In some cases, you may start to experience pain near your implant months or years after your dental implant surgery. Although this is rare, it could mean that the implant was a failure or due to peri-implant diseases.
Dental implant surgery has a high success rate as long as it is done by a professional. But there is a chance that certain complications develop.
If you feel pain when you press on your implant site or when you bite hard, it could be a sign of implant failure. Other signs of implant failure include:
- Loss of bone
- The horizontal movement of the implant
- Inflammation
- Your oral surgeon is unable to attach a crown to the rod
Factors that could cause implant failure Include:
- Smoking
- Developing bacterial in your mouth
- If you have a history of gum disease or periodontitis [5]
- If you have diabetes
Proper hygienic care is important for your dental implant just as much as for your natural teeth. Lack of proper care for the replacement teeth may cause you to develop pain near your dental implant. You should brush and floss your teeth daily, and also visit your dentist for regular cleaning twice a year.
Lack of oral care can cause peri-implant diseases [6]. Resulting in the build-up of bacteria in the tissue surrounding the implant site. This can lead to complications like bone loss, inflammation, and tissue damage.
Your dentist will recommend treatment for dental implant pain if it is affecting just the soft tissue in your mouth. But if the condition breaks down the bone underneath the implant, you may need reconstructive surgery.
Conclusion
Dental implant surgery has a high success rate, just ensure you are doing it with a professional oral surgeon. Temporary pain after the procedure is normal and it may last for up to 5 days. Your surgeon may recommend pain medication for them.
If the pain worsens or extends for more than 5 days, you should immediately call your dentist as it may be a sign of post-surgery complications. Your dentist will make a review to know what the cause may be.
References
[1] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/local-anaesthesia/
[2] https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00878
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/10880-fever
[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/nausea
[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/periodontitis
[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4928203/