Failed Dental Implants

Dental implants are widely recognized as a dental procedure that can last a lifetime with proper care. While this procedure has a consistently high success rate—industry standards note this to be over 95%, sometimes dental implants fail.

Failure associated with dental implants can occur for a variety of reasons, including individual health reasons or post-operative issues. An example of this is peri-implantitis, a condition where a patient experiences bleeding around the implant. Failure can also be attributed to how the implant surgery itself was performed, which can result in the implant feeling loose. Ultimately, reasons for failure can vary on a case-by-case basis.

The good news is that dental implant failure can be corrected. At Valley OMS, we regularly help patients from all over Texas with a variety of oral healthcare and surgery needs, including correcting dental implant failure. We invite you to learn more about this condition and how it can be corrected.

What Are the Signs of Dental Implant Failure?

If you have previously undergone dental implant surgery and are now worried there might be a problem, it is first important to recognize the signs of dental implant failure. Some potential problems include:

Acute or chronic pain
Implant mobility, looseness, or movement
Gum recession
Bleeding gums
Inflamed or red gums

If a dental implant fails, it can lead to further complications, including negative health outcomes. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is important to reach out to a trusted oral surgeon for further assistance.

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

There are a variety of reasons that contribute to dental implant failure, and they usually fall into one of two categories—early failure or long-term failure.

Early failure problems usually occur immediately after the surgery—in the first three to four months. Long-term failure will happen in the first one to ten years post-surgery. Some of the reasons for dental implant failure include:

Chronic clenching and grinding of the teeth
Poor oral hygiene
Lack of bone or soft tissue support
Infection
Misalignment of the implant
Poorly taken impressions
Failed osseointegration
Nerve damage
Implant rejection and/or allergic reaction

No matter the underlying cause, it is important to know that dental implant failure can lead to serious health conditions and must be treated as soon as possible. If you believe that you are experiencing dental implant failure, we encourage you to contact the full-scope oral surgeons at Valley OMS today.

What To Do If You Suspect Dental Implant Failure

As noted, dental implant failure can be serious, and it is necessary to consult with an oral surgeon immediately.

However, if you are suffering from an infection like peri-implantitis, it could be feasible to treat the infection itself without removing the implant. Treatment of this infection will involve a thorough cleaning. The earlier this problem is identified, and treatment pursued, the better the chance a patient has of not experiencing other negative consequences.

If bone damage is present around the implant, this can also be treated. Treatment will involve removing the bone and performing a bone graft before correctly inserting the implant back in.

Of course, it is necessary to assess the level of damage in order to devise a treatment option. There is always a chance that the implant and the crown might need to be removed, and it can be an involved process to rectify the situation in its entirety. Therefore, if you suspect dental implant failure, pursuing treatment sooner rather than later is a wise decision.

At Valley OMS, we are committed to helping patients experiencing dental implant failure remedy the situation, save their implant, and ensure a healthy smile in the long term.

Do Not Wait—Contact Valley OMS to Solve Your Dental Implant Problem

When a person is experiencing dental implant failure, time is truly of the essence. At Valley OMS, we are able to provide full-scope oral surgery solutions to the patients who place their trust in us. If you are in pain, feel your implant moving, or are dealing with any other worry regarding your dental implant, we ask that you reach out to us immediately.

We are happy to provide a thorough examination and create a comprehensive treatment plan to save your implant and protect your oral health. Contact us today.