What are other risks and disadvantages of implants?
Bone grafting and gingival surgery may be required. Sometimes implants are not as attractive as a patient wishes. Excellent home care and regular visits to hygienist required. Numbness and infection. Implants can fail. Implants will come loose. They will break. Maintenance is required. Perfection is not possible. It takes several visits to get the job done. How long does an implant last? The latest studies show that implants in the lower jaw have a 95% success rate after ten years. Upper implant success approaches 90 percent successful.
