Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – San Marcos, CA
Saving Your New Tooth for a Healthier Smile
In the majority of cases, dental implants can often have a success rate of 95% or more after being placed and fully integrated with your jawbone. That said, there can always be a rare but slight chance of your new tooth root failing later on. Even if your dental implant begins to fail, our team can provide you with salvage treatment in San Marcos so that we can maintain your renewed smile. Keep reading to learn more about this service or give us a call if you wish to schedule an appointment today.
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
Although there’s a very small chance of this occurring, a dental implant is most likely to fail due to a condition known as peri-implantitis—a form of periodontal disease that formulates around the titanium post and connective tissues holding it in place. Without treatment, the bacteria can begin to damage the gums and jawbone, causing the metal post to loosen or even fall out. Peri-implantitis often arises due to poor oral hygiene, similar to gum disease.
Other possible causes for dental implant failure include failed osseointegration (when the implant doesn’t properly fuse with the jawbone), improper placement, a weak immune system, or physical trauma to the face.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Knowing when your dental implants are beginning to show signs of an underlying issue can help you seek treatment before any complications worsen. Be sure to notify our team for help if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- You experience discomfort around the implant
- Biting down or chewing is uncomfortable
- Your dental implant feels loose
- There’s bleeding or swelling in the gums around the implant
- Pus is formulating in the gums surrounding the implant
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Firstly, our team will thoroughly evaluate your situation to detect the underlying problem causing a failed dental implant. If your issue is due to peri-implantitis, we can provide gum disease treatment to get rid of the bacteria surrounding your metal post. Those with insufficient jawbone density might require bone grafts to help strengthen the tissue meant to support the dental implants. If the post(s) are failing due to an autoimmune disorder or other medical condition, then our team can work closely with your physician to address the problem while developing a plan to reintegrate your dental implant into your smile.