Side Effects of Dental Metal Implants: Impact on Human Health (Metal as a Risk Factor of Implantologic Treatment)

Biomed Res Int. 2019 Jul 10:2019:2519205. doi: 10.1155/2019/2519205. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Dental implants are often made of titanium alloys. Implant therapy currently promises a good long-term result without impacting health; however, its success depends on many factors. In this article, the authors focus on the most common risk factors associated with metallic surgical implants. Titanium-induced hypersensitivity can lead to symptoms of implant rejection. Corrosion and biofilm formation are additional situations in which these symptoms may occur. For medical purposes, it is important to define and discuss the characteristics of metals used in implantable devices and to ensure their biocompatibility. To avoid hypersensitivity reactions to metallic dental implants, precautionary principles for primary prevention should be established.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / adverse effects*
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use
  • Corrosion
  • Dental Alloys / adverse effects
  • Dental Alloys / therapeutic use
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Metals / adverse effects*
  • Metals / therapeutic use
  • Risk Factors
  • Titanium / adverse effects
  • Titanium / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Dental Alloys
  • Dental Implants
  • Metals
  • Titanium