Dental Implant Failure & Salvage Itasca
When Dental Implant Failure Strikes, We Can Help
Statistics show that over 95% of dental implant cases are successful. This means that dental implant failure is a very rare occurrence. Unfortunately, just because a problem is rare doesn’t mean it can’t happen to you. Pay attention to your dental implants and be aware of any symptoms that could possibly indicate that they have failed. If any issues arise, please call Hamilton Lakes Dentistry right away; we’ll help you protect your smile as a whole by explaining your options for dental implant salvage.
Why Choose Hamilton Lakes Dentistry for Dental Implant Salvage?
- Office That Works with Local Dental Implant Specialists
- Sedation Dentistry Available for Nervous Patients
- Detail-Oriented, Caring Dentist and Team
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
It’s likely no surprise that dental implant failure can have more than one cause. The most common culprit is an infection that gradually weakens the gums and jawbone until they are no longer capable of giving the implant posts the support they need. Other possible causes include a sudden blow to the mouth or jaw, certain medical conditions, and implant posts that fail to ever fuse with the jaw.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Your dental implants could fail shortly after being placed or years later. Either way, you’re likely to notice some combination of the following symptoms:
- Pain around the implant posts (other than the temporary discomfort that occurs after your dental implant surgery).
- An implant post that appears to be loose.
- Signs of infection such as bleeding, swelling, or pus.
- Having trouble chewing your food. (Normally, you should be able to eat most foods without issue once the final prosthesis has been attached to your dental implants.)
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Naturally, the first step of the dental implant salvage process is to take a look at your implant posts and figure out what the problem is. The underlying cause of your dental implant failure, as well as the full extent of the damage, will aid us in determining what kind of treatment is required.
It may be possible to treat the issue while leaving your implant posts where they are. But if it is necessary to remove your dental implants, don’t worry; we can discuss the possibility of having new ones placed after your mouth has finished healing.