Dental implants are one of the most successful tooth-replacement solutions in the world, and you can typically expect your results to last several decades to a lifetime with minimal care. That said, they still have an incredibly slight chance of failing down the road. Whatever the underlying cause for them to become compromised, our team at Kobza Dental can offer salvage treatment to rescue and preserve them. Read on to learn how dental implants can potentially fail and what our team can do to help, or give us a call to schedule an appointment.
One of the biggest reasons dental implants can fail is peri-implantitis—a kind of periodontal infection that can end up attacking and destroying the connective tissues holding your metal posts in place. While this is rare, it can occur due to gum disease or even poor oral hygiene.
In other cases, dental implants can begin failing because of other factors like failed osseointegration, various medical conditions, and physical injury. Whatever the case may be, if you notice any discomfort/pain or complications with your new teeth, make sure to notify our team as soon as possible so we can address your situation.
While dental implants hardly ever fail, you can potentially experience problems with them at any given time. That’s why you’ll want to practice good oral hygiene and care after receiving the metal posts, especially during the recovery phase. Notify our team if you notice any of the following symptoms of a failed dental implant:
If you’re noticing unusual and/or uncomfortable changes with your dental implants, then you’ll want to notify our team right away. We’ll thoroughly evaluate your oral health to determine what the underlying problem is for your dental implant failure. Our steps for preserving your restorations could involve bone grafting, antibiotic treatment, deep cleanings, and other ways to control infections. The sooner you’re able to visit us, the higher the chance of rescuing your dental implants.
