Dental Implant Failure & Salvage Phoenix
When Dental Implants Fail, We’re Ready to Help
Most patients will not have to worry about their dental implants failing, but the possibility of it happening will always exist. Fortunately, our team at Smile Fitness Dental Center is prepared to help; we can figure out what caused the problem and go over your available treatment options. Please call us right away if you notice any symptoms that make you think your dental implants may have failed.
Why Choose Smile Fitness Dental Center for Dental Implant Salvage?
- 30+ Years of Serving the Phoenix Community
- Trustworthy, Locally Owned Dental Practice
- Flexible Financing Options Available
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
When dental implants fail, it’s usually due to one of the following reasons:
- The tissues around the implant posts have been damaged by an infection. Consequently, the implants are no longer receiving the support that they need.
- The osseointegration process did not take place as expected, meaning the implant posts never fused with the jawbone.
- Physical trauma has occurred in the area where the dental implants are located, often due to an unexpected blow to the jaw.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
Dental implants are supposed to stay firmly in place; if they come loose, it’s a telltale sign that failure has occurred. On top of that, you might notice pain around the posts beyond the discomfort that is normally associated with dental implant placement. If the failure is due to an infection, you may experience bleeding and swelling.
Remember that dental implant failure can occur early (a short time after you have received your implants) or late (which can sometimes be years down the line). No matter when the failure happens, though, the symptoms will be the same.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
We encourage you to get to our office as soon as possible if anything has gone wrong with your dental implants. The best strategy for treatment can vary; it all depends on what we find when we’re examining your mouth. We’ll work with you to put together a plan for getting your oral health back on track. While we will try to save your dental implants whenever we can, they might need to be taken out in certain cases. That said, it's often possible to have new dental implants placed once your mouth is healthy again.