Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Falls City, NE

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:

• Unusual or Intense Discomfort: You should typically feel some soreness after undergoing your implant surgery. Once you’ve healed, you shouldn’t expect any discomfort with your new teeth.
• Trouble Chewing or Biting Down: You should be able to eat virtually all of your favorite foods once you’ve completely recovered from osseointegration and received your restoration.
• Swelling & Bleeding: Inflammation, bleeding, and/or pus can all be indications of an infection, which will require immediate treatment.
• Loose Dental Implants: This can either mean your dental crown is loose or the implant itself.

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.