What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants (And How We Prevent It at Bicton Place Dental)
10th December 2025
If you’re researching dental implants, you’ve probably asked the same question most patients do: “What can go wrong?” It’s a fair question. Implants have one of the highest success rates in modern dentistry, but like any medical procedure, problems can occur. At Bicton Place Dental, we believe the best way to earn trust is to explain the risks clearly — and show you exactly how we prevent them.
1. Implant failure (rare but possible)
Failure can happen when the bone doesn’t integrate with the implant. This is usually linked to poor bone quality, uncontrolled gum disease, or lifestyle factors such as smoking.
How we prevent it: We use digital scanning and 3D imaging to plan each case thoroughly. If the bone isn’t ready, we rebuild it first. We ask the questions to identify the risks so that they can be mitigated – and you, the patient can make an informed decision on your treatment.
2. Infection around the implant
Peri-implantitis can develop if bacteria build around the implant, just like gum disease around natural teeth.
How we prevent it: You receive a personalised maintenance plan with our hygiene and therapy team. Your plan will include regular reviews, and clear home-care guidance. Prevention and monitoring are central to long-term implant health.
3. Nerve or sinus complications
If a dentist places implants without a full understanding of the surrounding anatomy, issues such as numbness or sinus complications can occur.
How we prevent it: We use advanced digital imaging to map your anatomy clearly before treatment, ensuring safe, predictable positioning.
4. Implant aesthetics not matching your smile
Implants can look artificial if the gum and crown design aren’t handled expertly.
How we prevent it: We use advanced digital treatment planning, high-resolution scans and close collaboration with specialist technicians to shape a natural, harmonious result that blends seamlessly with your teeth.
Your safety comes from the system, not the surgery
Our implant process is fully systemised, evidence-based and delivered by a skilled clinical team using the latest technology. That’s how we keep complications low and predictability high.
Are you considering implants? If you want a clear, honest conversation about your options, Dr Oskar Mason would be happy to meet you for a free consultation.
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