Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Gainesville, FL

Thanks to a variety of factors including improved materials, a better understanding of proper aftercare, and even better placement techniques within the jaw, today’s dental implants are more successful than ever. In fact, most boast a 95 percent success rate even after a decade. Unfortunately, however, on rare occasions they still can fail, but Exceptional Dentistry & Sedation Center may be able to help get your smile back on track!

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

There are many reasons why your dental implants may fail. The most common cause is a condition known as peri-implantitis, which occurs when bacteria or infection destroys the connective tissue around the implant, weaking the supporting jawbone structure. This is often caused by poor oral hygiene and/or gum disease.

Other risk factors that could cause dental implant failure include an injury to the mouth or jaw, failed osseointegration (where the implant fuses with the jawbone) or another medical condition.

Symptoms of a Failed Dental Implant

Dental implant failure can occur at any time, even years after you’ve had your procedure. Early dental implant failure occurs during the healing period, soon after placement. Later implant failure can develop even decades after your treatment. Here are a few warning signs that dental implant failure may be immanent:

• Swelling or redness around the dental implant site.
• Oral pain or discomfort which intensifies instead of lessening.
• Chronic bad breath or bad taste in the mouth.
• Receding gums around the implant site.
• Loose or moving dental implants.
• Changes in bite patterns.

How Dental Implant Salvage Works

If you are experiencing any changes in your oral health or dental implants, don’t hesitate to reach out to us as soon as possible. The earlier we can catch dental implant failure, the easier and less expensive it can be to treat.

Once we have examined the implants, we can formulate an appropriate treatment plan. This may entail removing your current dental implants and reattaching them after treating the underlying problem. In some cases, you may require gum disease treatment, a bone graft procedure, or a sinus lift.

Once your preliminary procedures are complete, your dentist will schedule your reimplantation procedure. You will then follow the same type of aftercare instructions you were provided during your initial treatment, which will help you protect your newly restored smile and prevent future dental implant failure from occurring.