It is rare that a failed dental implant will occur, especially when placing your smile in the hands of our trusted team at Bionica Dental Wellness. Their expertise and hands-on training ensure that each step of placement and recovery is followed so that long-lasting results are expected. However, if you need our help to address a failing implant, you can feel confident knowing that we will put your smile back on track. Call us today to schedule an appointment so that we can address the underlying cause of your dental implant failure.
The most common cause of dental implant failure is peri-implantitis. This occurs when the gum tissue surrounding your dental implant becomes inflamed, and the underlying bone begins to deteriorate. Because it can no longer adequately support your implant, Dr. Holinbeck and our team will need to address the issue immediately.
Some of the most common signs of peri-implantitis include tender gums, bleeding while brushing your teeth, and redness. If you smoke, have poor oral hygiene, or suffer from a medical condition, like diabetes, your risk for peri-implantitis can increase.
Other potential reasons for dental implant failure include failed osseointegration, improper placement, facial trauma, or other medical conditions.
Dental implant failure can occur at any time. Some patients have reported symptoms weeks or months after initial placement, while others claim their situation did not arise for years. Either way, the following symptoms can be indicators that something is wrong with your dental implant(s) and that you need to seek timely treatment:
When arriving at our dental office to discuss dental implant salvage, we will begin by taking digital images of your mouth to determine where the problem exists and how best to treat it. We must identify the underlying cause, so once we compile our findings, we will craft a treatment plan that indicates our proposed method of treatment.
It may be that you only need antibiotics or tips to improve your at-home oral hygiene routine, or you may require more invasive procedures such as bone grafting or surgery. If the area around your implant proves unstable, we may recommend removing the failed implant and allowing the socket to fully heal before discussing the possibility of dental implants in the future.