Infections around Dental Implants

The placement of dental implants is almost always associated with stable, long-term successful replacement of a missing tooth or teeth. However, rarely, problems can develop around implants, particularly if you are a smoker, or if you have not been having regular cleaning of your teeth at the dentist or if you have poorly controlled diabetes. Infections around dental implants can be painful and it is important that you receive early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to reduce pain and suffering and also to ensure that you can retain the implant in health and function.