Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Ramsey, NJ
Giving Dental Implants Another Chance
Countless patients have achieved success with dental implants. Their high success rate of 95% makes them an attractive solution to those suffering from tooth loss. However, issues can occur that cause a failed dental implant. Although rare, it can happen, and if it does, you’ll need to contact our office right away. When you do, you can trust that our AV Dental Associates of Ramsey team will be here to deliver exceptional care and service so that your smile remains on track.
Why Choose AV Dental Associates of Ramsey for Dental Implant Salvage & Failure?
- Dentist with Extensive Dental Implant Training
- Saturday Dental Appointments Available
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
Dental implant failure is generally caused by peri-implantitis. This is a similar form of gum disease – bacteria attack the connective tissue around the implant, weakening the jawbone over time. This usually stems from poor oral hygiene.
Other potential reasons for dental implant failure include smoking, facial trauma, failed osseointegration, and other complex medical conditions or autoimmune disorders.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
You may not know if you have a failed dental implant, which is why it’s important to know the symptoms. Early implant failure generally happens while the area is still healing after surgery. Later implant failure can occur several years later. The symptoms you should be looking for include:
- Gum recession
- Difficulty chewing
- Swelling and bleeding around the implant
- Pain and discomfort around the implant
- Implant feels loose
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
When meeting with your implant dentist in Ramsey about your concerns, you can expect to undergo a thorough evaluation to determine if the implant is actually failing. If we determine that you need further treatment – dental implant salvage – we will go over the process with you.
It’s possible that we may be able to save the implant with a deep dental cleaning and antibiotics; however, if it appears there is significant damage around the implant, we may need to remove it.
This will require adequate healing before we can discuss ways to improve your oral health going forward. It’s possible that with a bone graft, gum disease treatment, or other similar services, we can restore your smile with a new dental implant and give your smile another chance to succeed.