Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – West Hartford

Keep Your Smile Complete!

Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option out there that replaces the roots of the missing teeth. This allows for a wide range of additional benefits, including the prevention of bone loss, additional stability, and a longer lifespan. Implants have a success rate of over 95%, but failure can still happen in some rare circumstances. If you notice that something isn’t quite right with your dental implant, give us a call right away. The quicker we can examine your smile, the more likely that we can keep your smile complete!

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

The most common reason behind dental implant failure is a condition called “peri-implantitis.” This is an infection that occurs when harmful bacteria destroy the connective tissues from around the dental implant, therefore weakening the supporting jawbone structure. In most cases, this is due to poor oral hygiene habits and untreated gum disease. Other factors that can play a role include injury, failed osseointegration, and some medical conditions, like uncontrolled diabetes.

Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants

Dental implant failure doesn’t only happen after the placement procedure. It also can occur many years into the future. Here are some of the most common symptoms that those with a failing dental implant experience:

Pain & discomfort
Gum recession around the implant
Loose dental implant
Difficulty chewing
Gum inflammation around the implant

How Dental Implant Salvage Works

If you have concerns regarding your dental implants, give us a call at your earliest convenience. We’d be more than happy to examine your smile and discuss your symptoms. After this, we can put together a treatment plan to restore the health of your smile. Several treatment methods could be needed. The most common ways to address dental implant failure include deep cleanings, antibiotic treatment, and other infection control methods. The sooner we can get to the root of the problem, the more likely we can save your replacement teeth.