Dental Implant Repair
Are you experiencing soreness or sensitivity around your dental implant? Is your implant loose?
Although dental implants have an impressive 95% success rate, the potential for dental implant failure still exists. We are your dental implant specialists, here to salvage and restore your smile with the highest quality of care.
(If you experience a dental implant emergency, please call us at 904-645-6457. You’ll be prompted to get in touch with our after hours team!)
What causes dental implant failure?
The most common cause of dental implant failure is peri-implantitis – an infection that forms in the gums, surrounding the dental implant. This condition typically stems from inadequate oral hygiene practices.
Over time, harmful bacteria can compromise the supportive tissues encasing the implant post, resulting in instability and eventual failure. Peri-implantitis can develop right away, during the healing process, or emerge years after the initial implant surgery.
Dental implant failure may also result from failed osseointegration (the bone fails to fuse with the implant), traumatic injuries to the face or jaw, or certain medical conditions like osteoporosis.
What are the symptoms of a failed dental implant?
If you notice any of the following symptoms, reach out to us as soon as possible!
- Pain surrounding the dental implant
- Looseness in the dental implant
- Bleeding, swelling, redness or discharge near the dental implant
- Persistent bad taste or bad breath
- Gum recession near the implant
- Changes in your bite
What are the risks of a failed dental implant?
In many cases, an implant repair is considered an emergency procedure. A failed dental implant carries the risk of infection, potentially leading to severe systemic health issues if left untreated. It can cause considerable pain, cause adjacent teeth to shift, and lead to bone loss in the jaw, which can complicate future attempts at implant placement.
The sooner we’re able to fix the dental implant, the less likely you are to experience serious complications. Early evaluation and treatment are key!
How does dental implant repair work?
If you’re experiencing any signs of dental implant failure, it’s important that you reach out to us as soon as possible. Even if you aren’t sure whether your symptoms indicate failure, please contact us for an evaluation.
Our highly-experienced specialist Dr. Montoya will perform a thorough evaluation of your smile, discuss your symptoms, and create a customized treatment plan that results in a repaired dental implant and a beautiful smile.
Depending on the severity of your condition, we may be able to repair your smile with simple remedies like antibiotic therapy or a comprehensive deep cleaning. In more complex scenarios, we may need to remove the dental implant to address the underlying issue.
Want to know more?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. Dentaluxe is your final source of dental implants. When you come to us for dental implant work, you can rest assured that you won’t have to get your results redone elsewhere.
If you require dental implant repair, we’ll guide you through every step of the process. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable with your treatment plan and know what to expect!
