While All-on-6 surgery is generally safe and has a high success rate, like any surgical procedure, it carries certain risks and potential complications.
- Infection: Any surgical procedure carries a risk of infection. Your surgeon will prescribe antibiotics to reduce this risk, but it's essential to follow post-operative care instructions.
- Implant Failure: Factors such as poor bone integration, implant fracture, or peri-implantitis (inflammation around the implant) can contribute to implant failure.
- Nerve Damage: The placement of dental implants near nerves in the jaw carries a risk of nerve damage, which can cause numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in the lips, tongue, or chin.
- Sinus Complications: For implants placed in the upper jaw, there is a risk of sinus complications, such as sinusitis or sinus perforation.
- Bone Loss: In rare cases, the pressure exerted by dental implants can lead to bone loss around the implant site.
- Gum Recession: Poor oral hygiene or aggressive brushing can contribute to gum recession around the implants, exposing the implant surfaces and increasing the risk of infection or implant failure.
- Prosthesis Complications: The prosthetic teeth attached to the implants may experience issues such as chipping, fracture, or loosening over time.
- Allergic Reactions: While rare, some individuals may have allergic reactions to the materials used in dental implants or prosthetic components.
- Speech or Chewing Difficulties: Adjusting to the new prosthetic teeth may temporarily affect speech or chewing function.
