Iris Publishers Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health

  Authroed by  I Boujoual*, Introduction Complications in oral implantology are not rare or exceptional, giving the findings of a retrospective study by McDermott et al. where 677 patients (2379 implants) were investigated, and the total rate of complications was 13.9%. what are the categories of these complications? what are the risk factors? and how to avoid their occurrence? According to 4th European Workshop in Periodontology: Failure in implantology is: • Before loading: 2,5% • After loading • Implant-Fixed prosthesis: 2-3% • Removable implant supported prosthesis> 5% In general, implant complications may be categorized and summarized into: 1. Intraoperative complications: To avoid them it is necessary to conduct a good treatment plan and study before the surgery, a good interpretation of the cone beam is crucial with a good lecture of all anatomic elements, biotype of bone and a well-designed planification of the implant positioning (radiologic and surgical guide can ...