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Dental Implants — risks and complications
4 documented risks. Severity reflects clinical significance, not probability.
Implant failure (osseointegration failure)
moderate5.00% (2.00–10.00%)Prevention: Adequate bone volume confirmed by CBCT imaging; appropriate torque at placement; avoidance of smoking during osseointegration.
Sources: who-surgical-safety-checklist
Peri-implantitis (late infection)
moderate10.00% (5.00–20.00%)Prevention: Strict oral hygiene; quarterly hygienist visits during the first year; smoking cessation.
Sources: who-surgical-safety-checklist
Nerve injury (inferior alveolar)
severe0.50%Prevention: Pre-operative CBCT measurement of nerve canal distance; cautious drilling protocol.
Sources: who-surgical-safety-checklist
Sinus perforation (upper jaw)
moderate2.00%Prevention: Sinus-lift procedure where bone height under floor is insufficient; CBCT planning.
Sources: who-surgical-safety-checklist