Dentists from RUDN University found a reason for early deterioration of dental implants

RUDN UNIVERSITYResearch News    SHARE PRINT  E-MAILIMAGE: A TEAM OF DENTISTS FROM RUDN UNIVERSITY CONFIRMED THAT A CHANGE IN THE DOMINANT SIDE OF CHEWING IS A REASON FOR THE EARLY DETERIORATION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS. SUCH A CHANGE... view more CREDIT: RUDN UNIVERSITYA team of dentists from RUDN University confirmed that a change in the dominant side of chewing is a reason for the early deterioration of dental implants. Such a change makes it more difficult for a patient to get accustomed to an implant and can lead to bone tissue abnormalities. The discovery can help dentists plan the recovery process after implantation surgeries. The results of the study were published in the European Journal of Dentistry.Every year, around 2 mln dental implants with fixed dentures attached to them are installed all over the world. An implant is an effective way to restore a deformed or lost tooth without negatively affecting a patient ' s quality of life. Modern-day dental implants, usually made of titanium, are durable and quick to take in the bone tissue of a jaw. The only issue with them is their early deterioration in 4-5% of patients. Such deterioration is caused by microdamage that occurs when the load on the implant is calculated incorrectly before the surgery. Excessive load affects the junction between the metal and the bone, letting the bacteria in under the implant and causing inflammation. A team of dentists from RUDN Unive...
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