Health Risks Of Dental Implants

Sinus Problems

Sinus problems are more serious when it is perforated. The sinuses are located above the upper teeth, called the maxillary sinuses. Sinus perforation is when the dental implant is placed on the upper jaw and pierces through the sinus. Patients will notice pressure in their sinuses or a stuffy nose. Though piercing through the sinus sounds serious, it is generally easy to fix with a collagen membrane. The tissue can often heal on its own depending on the size of the perforation. However, the risk is only a bad sinus infection, though the dental implant may need to be removed to properly fix the area and repair the perforation. The CT scan will ensure the sinus hasn’t been perforated.

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