Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – San Antonio, TX
Saving Your Smile by Restoring Your Dental Implants
Dental implants have a resounding success rate of over 95%, but even if every precaution is taken and things go smoothly, there is still a slight possibility of failure occurring. Luckily, Dr. Pham and our team here at Crownridge Dental can help in these situations. If you’ve noticed any signs that something’s amiss with your dental implant, call us immediately to schedule an appointment so that we can save your smile!
Why Choose Crownridge Dental for Dental Implant Salvage?
- Skilled Implant Dentist with Years of Experience
- State-of-the-Art Technology Ensures Optimal Outcomes
- Comfortable Office with Modern Amenities
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
There are a couple of different possible causes of dental implant failure. The most common explanations include:
- Osseointegration, which is the fusion process between the dental implant and the jawbone tissue, didn’t occur properly.
- Peri-implantitis has developed, which is an infection that attacks the tissue surrounding the dental implant.
- Medical conditions, such as cancer or other diseases that interfere with the body’s ability to host dental implants.
- Physical trauma or impact has loosened the dental implant from its proper position.
Symptoms of a Failed Dental Implant
Dental implant failure can technically occur at any point following your surgery, but a few of the most obvious symptoms to keep your eyes peeled for include:
- Your dental implant feels loose.
- There’s pus forming around your gum tissue.
- You experience difficulty when eating or biting down.
- The area around your dental implant is swollen or bleeding.
Don’t ignore any of these symptoms – they might indicate dental implant failure and warrant prompt treatment!
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Once we’ve examined your mouth and confirmed that your dental implant has failed, we’ll begin reviewing your treatment options with you. In some cases, we might be able to salvage the dental implant with the help of a deep dental cleaning, antibiotics, or other conservative methods. Keep in mind that the sooner you seek treatment, the easier it will end up being to get your smile’s health back on track. If the damage to the dental implant is severe, we might have to remove and replace it altogether after restoring your oral health and ensuring the new implant is going into a suitable environment.