Dental implants are known for having an extremely high success rate, but unfortunately, this does not make them immune to failure. In some cases, your implant posts may become loose or damaged. Should that ever happen, you should call the team at Center for Advanced Dentistry right away. Once we’ve learned more about the nature of the problem, we can help you explore your options for dealing with a failed dental implant in San Jose.
If a dental implant fails, it’s often due to an untreated infection. Implant posts rely on the jawbone and gum tissues to support them. However, if the area around the post becomes infected, the surrounding tissues will gradually grow weaker; this can eventually result in a loose dental implant.
Alternatively, dental implants can fail if osseointegration doesn’t occur. Osseointegration is the name of the natural process where the implant post gradually bonds with the jawbone. If no bond is formed, your dental implant will be compromised due to a lack of stability.
It’s important to be able to recognize the signs that something has gone wrong with your dental implants so that you can seek treatment from a professional as quickly as possible. Common symptoms include:
Step one is for our team to examine your mouth and learn more about your specific situation. Once we’ve determined the cause of your dental implant failure, a treatment plan can be devised. Note that it may or may not be possible to save your current dental implants depending on the nature and severity of the problem. That said, if we do end up needing to take the posts out, it may be possible to replace them with new ones once your mouth is healthy again.
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