Implant Patient with Bruxism: What Steps Need to Be Taken to Ensure Success?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2011
Dr. B asks:
I have a patient with a history of bruxism (clenching specifically) that is considering implant surgery to replace/repair a number of lost or damaged teeth. Due to the bruxism this patient has required far longer than usual to heal after general dental work, particularly root canal treatments. While he has a custom guard that reduces the impact, I am concerned that continual clenching will impair the implant’s ability to ‘settle’ and could in fact cause them to fail.
As I have only limited knowledge of implant procedures, I want to know if bruxism is an issue with implants or if there are ways to overcome the impact of clenching until the implant post has been able to fully heal?
Due to the cost of implants, as you can appreciate, I am unwilling to advise this patient to consider implants if there is a sufficient risk of failure. I look forward to hearing some comments.
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03/22/2011
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