Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Aspen Hill, MD
Call Us If Your Dental Implants Fail
Dental implants are known for their longevity and their high rate of success. The chances of them failing are generally very low – but nevertheless, it’s still a possibility that you need to make sure you’re prepared for. Please call Dental Center of Aspen Hill right away if you see any signs that might indicate that something has gone wrong with your dental implants. We’ll work quickly to figure out the underlying cause of the problem and point you toward the treatment that you need to protect your smile!
Why Choose Dental Center of Aspen Hill for Dental Implant Salvage?
- State-of-the-Art Technology
- Sedation Available for Nervous Patients
- Caring, Knowledgeable Dental Team
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
Oftentimes, dental implant failure can be attributed to peri-implantitis. This is a type of gum disease where the tissues around the implant posts have become infected. If the infection isn’t properly treated, the jawbone and gums will start to deteriorate, which can cause the implant posts to come loose.
Of course, peri-implantitis is far from the only reason why dental implants can potentially fail. Sometimes the issue might be that the implant posts were unable to fuse with the jawbone. Other possible causes include physical trauma and specific medical conditions.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
If your dental implants have failed, you might notice the following symptoms:
- There is unusual pain around the implant posts. (This is different from the temporary discomfort that typically follows dental implant surgery.)
- An implant post seems to have come loose or has fallen out of your mouth entirely.
- The area around the implant posts has become swollen and/or is bleeding.
- You are having a difficult time chewing your food.
These symptoms can potentially occur shortly after you get your dental implants or years later. Regardless of when they manifest, you should reach out to our team immediately to let us know that there’s a problem with your newly restored smile.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Naturally, the exact steps for dental implant salvage will vary depending on what the cause of the failure is. Thus, our first step will be to perform a thorough examination of your mouth to learn more about your specific situation. We’ll explain your treatment options once we have gathered all of the necessary information.
Sometimes you might be able to keep your current dental implants while we work to restore your oral health. In other cases, the implant posts might need to be taken out of your mouth, but you may be able to have new ones placed once the underlying issue has been resolved.