There are some side effects associated with dental implant abutments.
When you have a tooth pulled or taken out and want a new tooth put in, the dentist uses a metal screw called an abutment to anchor the both the tooth and the bone in the mouth. While this is a common procedure, there are instances where side effects are experienced, but they are generally minor.
Swelling
While it is a minor surgical procedure, there is still surgery involved and this will cause swelling of the affected area. The swelling is generally mild and should go away after a few days. You can use over-the-counter pain and swelling medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to help keep the swelling down. If the swelling increases, or if it becomes exceptionally painful, you should contact your dentist immediately.
Loose Abutment
There are occasions when the abutment can become lose from the bone leaving the tooth loose and possibly able to fall out. When this happens, the dentist will attempt to tighten the screw through a small opening created during the surgery thus avoiding any additional extensive surgery. Loose abutments can be a choking hazard if the tooth should fall out.
Infection
If the area around the abutment is not clean, then it's possible for the area to become infected. Symptoms of an infection include redness around the infected tooth, fever and possibly swelling. There may also be fluid oozing from the tooth. If this happens, contact your dentist immediately, and he will prescribe the proper medication.
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