Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Corpus Christi
Keep Your Smile Complete
Dental implants have all sorts of benefits that you can’t experience with dentures of dental bridges. One of the most notable ones is the fact that they have a success rate of over 95%! That being said, dental implant failure can still occur in some circumstances. If you have concerns regarding your dental implant, give us a call right away. The sooner we can take a look, the more likely that we will be able to keep your smile complete.
Why Choose Sarah Pitarra, DDS for Dental Implant Salvage Treatment?
- Same-Day Emergency Dental Visits
- State-of-the-Art Technology
- Flexible Financing Options
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
The most common reason for dental implant failure is a condition called “peri-implantitis.” This happens when bacteria and infection destroy the connective tissue from around the implants, weakening the surrounding structure. In most cases, this is the result of poor oral hygiene and gum disease that haven’t been treated. Other factors that could contribute to dental implant failure include injury, failed osseointegration, and medications, like uncontrolled diabetes.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Dental implant failure doesn’t only happen right after surgery. It can also occur many years after you’ve gotten your dental implants. Here are some common symptoms of dental implant failure so you can be on the lookout for them.
- Pain & discomfort
- Gum recession surrounding the implant
- Loose dental implant
- Difficult chewing
- Gum inflammation
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
If you have concerns about your dental implant, let us know. We are happy to examine your smile and discuss the symptoms that you have been experiencing. After this, we will put together a treatment plan to restore the health of your smile. Several treatment methods could be necessary. The most common ways that we address dental implant failure are deep cleanings, antibiotic treatment, and other infection control methods. The quicker we can address the problem, the more likely we can save your replacement tooth.