Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Aurora, IL
Rescuing Your Smile
With a 95% success rate, dental implants remain one of the most worthwhile investments you can make. It’s unlikely that a problem will occur immediately following your surgery or years later; however, it’s not impossible. There is always a chance that something can happen, leaving you with a failed dental implant in Aurora. At Grand Dental – Aurora, though, we offer a solution that can rescue your smile with dental implant salvage. Using advanced techniques and methods to ensure the health of your gums, bone, and artificial tooth, we can give you another chance to live life with a permanent smile. Call us today to find out more.
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
A dental implant can fail if any of the following occurs:
- Peri-implantitis (a similar form of gum disease)
- Failed osseointegration
- Facial trauma
- Improper placement
- Autoimmune disorders
- Unhealthy lifestyle habits (i.e., smoking)
At Grand Dental – Aurora, our dentists are well-trained and equipped to ensure the proper placement of your dental implants, so they’re unlikely to fail. However, should you experience any of the other issues associated with dental implant failure, you will need to contact our office right away for help.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
A dental implant can fail immediately after it is put into place or years later. You may not know if you are dealing with this problem unless you begin to experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Your dental implant feels loose
- You notice swelling and/or bleeding
- Your dental implant feels uncomfortable, and the pain is not going away
- You’re having trouble biting down while eating
- You notice pus forming on your gums
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
Dental implant salvage is administered once a member of our team has a chance to evaluate the affected area. We will determine the underlying cause of failure and create a plan that’s designed to repair and restore your smile while also improving your oral health.
If the problem is the result of peri-implantitis, we will need to provide gum disease treatment to remove any bad bacteria but will be able to keep your dental implant in place. If we find that the bone has weakened, we may need to perform a bone graft to create a denser area for your implant’s security and stability.
If facial trauma or failed osseointegration is the reason for your implant failure, we will likely be required to remove the post so that your mouth can heal. Once you have improved, we can begin to discuss the option of placing a new dental implant.
When a weakened immune system is the culprit, you will need to talk to your physician about how you can receive dental implants while better managing your overall health and well-being.