However, dental implants aren't suitable for everyone. Healthy jawbones are essential for successful implant surgery because the implant devices must fuse with the bone.

Types

Dental implants come in two types: endosteal and subperiosteal.

Endosteal implants, the more common type, are placed within the jawbone by a surgeon. Each implant can support one or multiple artificial teeth.

On the other hand, a subperiosteal implant is placed on the jawbone's surface. This option is chosen for individuals with limited jawbone height.

Potential complications of implant surgery

Patients undergoing this procedure may encounter complications during or after the surgery. These issues might involve:

• Nerve damage, leading to changes in sensation around the surgical site.
• Incision reopening post-surgery.
• Implant movement.
• Implant exposure above the gum line.
• Implant infection.

Patients facing implant movement or exposure may require additional procedures to address bone and gum health or to remove or replace the implant.

Here are signs and symptoms indicating an unsuccessful implant placement:

• Excessive mobility of the implant.
• Presence of pus or secretions at the site.
• Pain upon tapping the implant.
• Rapid and progressive bone loss around the implant.