Central Perio Blog

Given their high success rate, dental implants rarely fail as a tooth replacement. Still, it happens occasionally. Your periodontist might even recommend you have a failed implant removed to preserve your oral health. For those unfamiliar, though, this scenario can prompt concern— you might wonder why the implant failed, if replacement is possible, and how implant extraction works.

To help you answer these questions, here’s a summary of what’s involved in removing a failed implant!

Dental implants are a consistently successful treatment. For more than 90% of patients, their new tooth roots last for many years — perhaps even for a lifetime. In rare cases, though, serious problems arise that make it necessary to surgically remove a failed dental implant. If you must soon undergo this procedure, it is understandable if you are a little nervous. Perhaps this brief guide on what to expect while removing a failed implant will address some of your concerns.