Despite the success rate of dental implants, there are certain issues that can arise. These issues can affect the success of your treatment. Many of these issues can occur during the recovery period after surgery. These issues include infections such as peri-implantitis. If you smoke during recovery, you may experience dry socket.
Even after your implants have been successfully integrated into your jawbone, issues can still occur. These issues can occur years later. One such issue is gum disease. If you develop advanced gum disease, the bacteria begin attacking your jawbone. This weakens the bone, which can loosen your implants. Other issues that can affect your implants later after healing include smoking and facial trauma.