title: Surgical complications after implant placement.
abstract: Placement of dental implants in the maxillofacial region is routine and considered safe. However, as with any surgical procedure, complications occur. Many issues that arise at surgery can be traced to the preoperative evaluation of the patient and assessment of the underlying anatomy. In this article, the authors review some common and uncommon complications that can occur during and shortly after implant placement. The emphasis of each section is on the management and prevention of complications that may occur during implant placement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco, 1650 General Newton Cavalcalte Avenue, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 54753-020; Brazilian Army, Brazil; Military Hospital Area of Recife, 95 General Salgado Road, Office 103 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 51130-320; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, D-508, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA.
authors.forename: Igor Batista
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Camargo
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, D-508, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. Electronic address: vansick@email.uky.edu.
authors.forename: Joseph E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Van Sickels
mesh_terms: D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D053120:Respiratory Aspiration / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Anatomic concerns; Bleeding; Dental injury; Displacement of the implant; Infection; Management; Mandibular fracture; Prevention