Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Baytown, TX

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

One of the main reasons dental implants fail is due to peri-implantitis. This is a kind of gum disease that targets and attacks the connective tissues surrounding the metal post that holds it in position. The bacteria can begin to damage and weaken the gums and jawbone, resulting in implant failure. In many cases, this can occur due to poor oral hygiene. That’s why, to protect the longevity of your dental implant, it’s important to brush, floss, rinse with mouthwash, and visit your dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings.

Dental implants can also fail because of other issues like accidental physical trauma, failed osseointegration, and medical problems that can impact your body’s capacity to support your new teeth, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and oral cancer.

Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants

Some of the biggest indications of a failed dental implants include:

• Loose dental implant
• Difficulty or trouble chewing or biting down
• Abnormal or strange discomfort or soreness around the metal post
• Bleeding, inflammation, and pus in the gums surrounding the implant

How Dental Implant Salvage Works

If you notice anything wrong with your dental implant, then you’ll want to notify our team as soon as possible. Dr. Seif will be more than happy to evaluate your situation and develop a proper plan for your salvage treatment. Your options might involve services like scaling and root planing, antibiotics, or another kind of infection-controlling procedure. If you require bone grafting, we can help set that appointment up for you. The sooner we can address the issue, the better the chance of saving your tooth replacement.