What To Do if Your Dental Implant Is Failing
December 5, 2018
Dental implants are widely regarded as a preferred tooth replacement option by patients and periodontists alike. They are durable, function just like real teeth and have a good success rate. However, it is important to note that just like any other procedure, there is a risk of failure when you receive dental implant placement. Here’s some helpful information about how to recognize common signs of dental implant failure, and what to do if your implant is failing.
Signs of Dental Implant Failure
Dental implants can fail for different reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:
- Infection
- Failure of the implant to integrate into the jaw bone
- Improper implant placement
- Bruxism or a misaligned bite that causes strain on the new implant
- Chronic health conditions, including osteoporosis, autoimmune disorders and/or diabetes
Pay close attention to the way your treatment site feels in the days, weeks and months following your dental implant procedure. Common symptoms of implant failure include inflammation or swelling in the gums, severe discomfort in the area around the implant, or a loose implant. It’s also common to see signs of gum recession around a failing implant.
What You Should Do
If you notice any symptoms of a failing implant, it’s important to visit your periodontist in Newtown, CT, right away. Don’t wait for the problems to resolve on their own, since immediate treatment may be needed to manage inflammation and infection. Dr. Richard Amato is skilled in dental implant placement and knows what to do when an implant fails. Fortunately, if you have your dental implants placed by a skilled periodontist in the first place, your chance of experiencing implant failure is minimal.
Contact Us
Worried that your dental implants may be failing? To schedule your appointment with Dr. Richard Amato, our skilled periodontist in Newtown, CT, contact Advanced Periodontics and Dental Implant Center of Connecticut at your earliest convenience.