Dental implants are a revolutionary development in modern dentistry, providing millions of people with improved smiles, speech, and eating. Studies have revealed that the failure rate of dental implants is between 5% and 10%, which is a success rate of 90-95%. A dental implant is a prosthetic device that acts as a replacement for a natural tooth, consisting of a metal pole attached to the jawbone to support an artificial crown. Various factors can influence the success or failure of dental implants.
Patients with medical conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases are more likely to experience implant failure. Age is also a risk factor, with those over 40 years of age being more likely to experience it. Implant micromovements can occur when a dental implant lacks stability, sometimes after immediate tooth replacement. In one study, Group A had 331 intact and healthy implants, which accounted for 83.37% of implant success. Group B had 287 intact and healthy implants, which represented 89.96% of implant success.
The overall survival rate of implants in the population in this study was 90%, and 100% of the implants survived for up to five years before failing at a rate of 10.08% over the six to 10 year interval. If your dental implants fail and you discover that you were never a good candidate for this procedure in the first place, this could be considered dental negligence and you may be able to claim compensation. With the increasing popularity of complete oral extractions and the replacement by prosthesis with implants instead of tooth-saving periodontal therapy, case selection should be considered before implant treatment. Dental implants have high initial success rates; however, natural teeth tend to have fewer complications over time and have a lower financial impact when correction is needed. It is important to understand what are the most common causes of dental implant failures and what you can do if it happens to you. Every situation has its own circumstances, so liability for dental implant failure can vary.
