While dentists are recommending dental implant supported tooth replacements more and more often, many patients are still worried about these treatments. Fortunately, dental implant placements are safe procedures with a success rate of 95% (or sometimes higher!). There are some complications that may occur during or after implant surgery, but for the most part, these complications can be avoided with careful planning.

With all of that in mind, here’s what you should know about four possible dental implant complications.