Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Dallas
Save Your Completed Smile
Dental implants are a unique tooth replacement option because of their ability to replace the roots of the missing teeth. This allows for a wide range of additional benefits, including having an incredible success rate of over 95%. However, in some circumstances, dental implants can still fail, so it’s important to be on the lookout for changes going on in your smile. If you have concerns about your dental implants, give us a call so we can help!
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
The most common reason behind dental implant failure is a condition called “peri-implantitis.” This is an infection that develops when harmful bacteria destroy the connective tissue present around the dental implant, weakening the surrounding jaw structure. Most of the time, this happens due to poor dental hygiene and untreated gum disease. Some other possible causes of dental implant failure include injury, failed osseointegration, and medical conditions, like uncontrolled diabetes and osteoporosis.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Dental implant failure doesn’t only happen after the placement procedure. It also happens many years into the future. Here are some of the most common symptoms that people with failing implants endure:
- Pain & discomfort
- Gum recession surrounding the implant
- Loose dental implant
- Difficulty chewing
- Gum inflammation around the implant
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
If you have concerns about your dental implants, give us a call at your earliest convenience. We’d be more than happy to examine your smile and discuss your symptoms. After this, we can put together a treatment plan to restore the health of your smile. Several treatment methods could be necessary. The most common ways to address dental implant failure include deep cleanings, antibiotic treatment, and other infection control methods. The sooner we can address the issue, the more likely we can restore your dental implant.