Complications and their Management in Implantology

Implant prosthodontics will become straightforward if the fixture position and angulation are ideal. But the prosthetic treatment may be complicated by component and framework breakage, inadequate tissue support, poor implant position and angulation. Complications during maintenance of implant supported prostheses have considerable clinical and laboratory implications. It is important for the practitioner who uses implants to have an understanding of the type and frequency of complications that may arise. This paper focuses on the common complications in treatments involving the use of implants and also considers the modalities for its management. The practitioner should be fully aware of any possible complications prior to treatment and inform the patient accordingly. In most cases it is possible to avoid complications by careful attention to diagnosis, treatment planning and good surgical and prosthodontic planning.