Dealing with dental implant failure
Dental implants are successful about 95% of the time, but what happens when they have a problem?
What is implant failure?
Dental implants behave more like real teeth than dentures or bridges and that means they can have similar problems to real teeth. Implants can become infected, break loose from the bone, or become damaged in an accident. Some common signs of implant failure are
- Loose tooth
- Discomfort or inflammation
- Difficulty chewing
- Pain near the implant
- Bad breath
- Receding gums
What causes implant failure?
Implant failure that presents the above symptoms can have a number of different root causes, can happen for number of different reasons, but the main causes are
misalignment, infection, or foreign-body rejection.
When implants fail, you need an experienced dental implant specialist to repair and revitalize the existing implant.
What can you do about implant failure?
If you think you are experiencing dental implant failure, no matter where your implants were made, AQ Dental is here to help!
Dr. Maricondia is an internationally recognized dental implant specialist with over 3 decades of experience. We want to help you protect your smile, and your investment, and keep it bright for years to come. Give us a call at 702-565-6000 or click here to schedule a consultation.
