Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Springdale, AR
Restore a Strong & Healthy Smile
Dental implants have a remarkably high success rate, so you do not have to be overly worried that something will go wrong with your prosthetic teeth. However, certain circumstances can arise that lead to dental implant failure. If you ever believe not all is well with your implants, get in touch with our Springdale dental team. Via dental implant salvage services, we will do all we can to address the problem and help you restore a strong and healthy smile.
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
When dental implants fail, it is most often due to an infection known as peri-implantitis. This occurs when harmful bacteria attack the gums and bone around an implant. Eventually, the infection can cause so much tissue damage that the implant loses its base of support. In many cases, poor oral hygiene is a major contributor to the development of peri-implantitis.
Other possible causes of failed dental implants include:
- Physical damage, such as what may result from an accident or chronic teeth grinding.
- Certain medical conditions, including some types of cancers and bone problems.
- Failed osseointegration, which occurs when the implants do not bond properly with the surrounding bone tissue.
Symptoms of a Failed Dental Implant
Whether it has been days, months, or years since you received dental implants, you should constantly be on the lookout for signs that something is wrong with your prosthetic teeth. Dental implant failure could occur at any time! Here are some indications that you should seek professional care:
- Unusual pain. After you heal from your dental implant procedure, you should enjoy pain-free function from your new teeth. Severe or unusual discomfort is a big red flag.
- Difficulty chewing. You should find it easy to enjoy a variety of foods with your implants. Challenges in this area deserve professional attention.
- Signs of infection. Redness, swelling, pus, and gum recession could all point to the presence of peri-implantitis.
- An implant feels loose. This could indicate a problem with the implant post or the restoration on top of it.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
You should request an appointment with Dr. Bollin and our team as soon as you suspect there is a problem with one of your implants. The earlier you receive care, the more likely it is that the issue can be addressed via conservative means.
After a thorough examination, we will recommend your next steps. Depending on the details of the situation, you might need fairly simple treatment. For example, you may require a course of antibiotics or a new restoration. In other cases, more extensive care is necessary. We might even need to completely remove a failing implant. After a healing period and further restorative treatments, you may be able to receive an entirely new implant.