Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Hingham, MA
We Can Help When Implants Come Loose
Your dental implants should stay firmly in place at all times once they have fully fused with your jawbone. If they feel loose, it’s typically a sign that there’s a serious problem. Dental implant failure isn’t very common, but when it does happen, Dr. Hegazi is here to help. Give us a call if you’ve noticed symptoms that point to problems with your new teeth; the quicker you act, the easier it will be to protect your overall health.
Why Choose Admired Smiles Dental Center for Dental Implant Salvage?
- Dental Implant Procedures Performed In-House
- Knowledgeable Dentist You Can Trust
- State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
While dental implant failure is rare, there are still a number of issues that can cause it:
- The tissue around the implants might become infected, which is a condition known as peri-implantitis.
- Osseointegration may not take place, meaning the implant posts never fuse with the jaw.
- Facial trauma such as getting hit in the mouth might break the implant posts or damage the area around them.
- Medical conditions that affect the body’s ability to heal may disrupt the implant process.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
One question that you might have is, “How will I know if my dental implants have failed?” The warning signs might vary a bit depending on the underlying cause, but common symptoms include:
- Note that this does not include the soreness typically experienced after dental implant surgery. The discomfort caused by dental implant failure is usually severe and doesn’t go away.
- Looseness of the dental implant post. As noted above, implants are supposed to form a strong bond with your jawbone and shouldn’t be moving around.
- Signs of infection. Any bleeding, swelling, or pus around the dental implant post is cause for concern.
- Having trouble eating. You should be able to handle most foods without problems once the dental implant process is complete. If you’re having a hard time chewing, there might be something wrong with your dental implants.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Step one is to figure out what’s going on inside your mouth. We’ll ask questions about your symptoms and take X-rays of your jaw to narrow down the problem with your dental implant posts. Different types of treatment might be recommended depending on the situation. For example, a deep cleaning might be performed if the failure was caused by infection.
While sometimes it might be possible to keep your dental implants, they may need to be removed if the area around them has been badly damaged. Once your mouth has healed, you might be able to get new dental implants.