Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Glastonbury
Keep Your Smile Complete!
Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option available today! Since they replace the roots of the missing teeth, they allow for a wide range of benefits that you can’t achieve with dentures or dental bridges. One thing that makes them stand out is the fact that they have a success rate of over 95%! However, failure is still possible if you aren’t careful. If you notice that something isn’t right with your dental implant, let us know right away! We will work to keep your smile complete.
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
The most common reason for dental implant failure is a condition called “peri-implantitis.” This happens when bacteria and infection destroy the connective tissue from around the implants, weakening the surrounding structure. In most cases, this is the result of poor oral hygiene and gum disease that haven’t been treated. Other factors that could contribute to dental implant failure include injury, failed osseointegration, and medical conditions, like uncontrolled diabetes.
Symptoms of Dental Implant Failure
Dental implant failure doesn’t only happen right after surgery. It can also occur many years after you’ve gotten your dental implants. Here are some common symptoms of dental implant failure so you can be on the lookout for them.
- Pain & discomfort
- Gum recession surrounding the implant
- Loose dental implant
- Difficulty chewing
- Gum inflammation
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
If you have concerns regarding your dental implants, let us know right away. We are happy to examine your smile and discuss the symptoms that you have been experiencing. After this, we will put together a treatment plan to restore the health of your smile. Several treatment methods could be necessary. The most common ways that we address dental implant failure are deep cleanings, antibiotic treatment, and other infection control methods. The quicker we can address the problem, the more likely we can save your replacement tooth.