Dental Implant Failure and Salvage Carrollton
Protecting Your Smile After Dental Implant Failure
Dental implants are a highly trustworthy method for replacing missing teeth, and you shouldn’t let the (very small) possibility of failure discourage you from taking advantage of all the benefits they can offer. In the unlikely event that your dental implants do fail, give our office a call. Dr. Durga and Dr. Morrison can identify what caused the problem to occur, and they can outline your salvage options so that you can protect your rebuilt smile.
Why Choose DD Family Dentistry of Carrollton for Dental Implant Salvage?
- Trustworthy In-Office Periodontist
- Pressure-Free Dental Environment
- Saturday Appointment Times Available
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
Dental implants have a success rate of 95%, meaning failure is very rare. When it does occur, it can often be attributed to an infection around the implant posts. The bone and gum tissue in the infected area will gradually deteriorate over time as a result of being attacked by harmful bacteria. As the tissues grow weaker, the implant posts may eventually become loose.
Dental implant failure can also be the result of the posts never managing to create a lasting bond with the surrounding bone tissue. Other risk factors include physical trauma involving the face and jaw as well as certain medical conditions.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Your dental implants may have failed if:
- There is unusual pain occurring in the area where the implant posts are located.
- The implant posts move somewhat when you touch them.
- You have noticed symptoms of an infection, such as bleeding or swollen gum tissue.
- You are having a hard time chewing your food even after your dental implants have been topped with a crown, bridge, or denture.
Bear in mind that dental implant failure can happen at any point after you receive the posts. Some patients may experience issues shortly after their surgery, but others might not notice anything wrong until years later.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Our team will ask about your symptoms and examine your mouth to figure out what the issue is. Then we’ll put together a treatment plan based on what we found. Sometimes there may be an infection that can be treated with conservative measures, but in other cases, there may be severe damage that has to be addressed. Don’t worry if you end up needing to have your current dental implants removed; once your mouth is healthy again, you may be able to get new ones.