Since the implant is in direct contact with the bone, it is not protected by the periodontal membrane of natural teeth, which provides buffering and force feedback. It is easily affected by improper bite force. Excessive bite force and poor lateral force will lead to alveolar bone absorption. Therefore, when using dental implants for the first time, it is necessary to transition from soft to harder food and gradually load the food. In the future, you should also avoid biting hard objects and particularly tough foods. If you find any abnormalities during use, such as the implant is accidentally hit by external force, the implant is loose, the gums are red, painful, and bleeding when brushing teeth, you should seek medical attention in time.
In addition, the various structures of dental implants are connected by screws or adhesives. Mechanical connections are limited by fatigue life and mechanical properties, which can easily loosen the various connecting parts of the implant; adhesive connections can loosen the restoration due to loosening or aging of the adhesive. Loosening of parts and alveolar bone absorption are often manifestations of implant overload, and patients need to go to the hospital in time to adjust the bite and re-fix the implant.
Dental implants are generally more wear-resistant than natural teeth. After a long period of use, the amount of wear may be inconsistent with that of adjacent teeth. This may cause the implant to contact the other teeth earlier during chewing, resulting in excessive bite force. At this time, you should also go to the hospital to ask a professional doctor to adjust it in time.
