Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Buckhead, Atlanta
We Can Help When Dental Implants Fail
Dental implants are extremely reliable and have a success rate of 95%. However, it always pays to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Dr. Vason and Dr. Grisham can help you find a solution for dental implants that have come loose or are causing you pain so that you can protect the overall health of your smile in the long term. Call us right away if you’re in need of dental implant salvage.
Why Choose Vason Family Dentistry of Buckhead for Dental Implant Salvage?
- Two Experienced, Caring Dental Experts
- Sedation Options Available for Nervous Patients
- Team That Provides Excellent, Compassionate Care
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
A dental implant might fail if the tissues supporting it become infected. Harmful bacteria can seriously damage your jawbone and gums to the point where they can no longer provide dental implants with the support they need.
Of course, infection is not the only possible cause of dental implant failure. The issue could also be the result of osseointegration failing to take place or physical trauma involving the mouth. Also, certain medical conditions such as diabetes can raise the risk of something going wrong with your implant posts.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Dental implant failure might occur shortly after the posts are surgically placed in your mouth, but it can also happen years later. Regardless of the timing, you’re likely to notice the same kinds of symptoms. This generally includes unusual or severe pain, implant posts that feel loose, infection-related symptoms such as bleeding, and difficulty chewing. As soon as you notice any of these symptoms, please give our office a call and make arrangements to see our team as soon as possible.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
The process begins with an examination of your mouth. Our team will determine what the source of the problem is and then walk you through your options for treatment. The next steps depend on the underlying cause of your dental implant failure.
If there’s an infection, it may be possible to treat the issue with a deep cleaning or other conservative measures while leaving your implant posts in your jaw. But if the implants or the tissues around them have been badly damaged, it might be necessary to take the posts out in order to give your mouth the chance to heal. (You might be able to have new dental implants placed later once your oral health is back on track.)