Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Austin, TX
Finding Solutions for Loose or Painful Dental Implants
You shouldn’t let the fear of something going wrong dissuade you from pursuing dental implants as a solution for missing teeth. After all, the procedure has a 95% rate of success! That said, in the unlikely event that your dental implants end up failing, Dr. Burton and the rest of our team are ready to help. We can figure out what went wrong and guide you toward your best options for treatment. Call us immediately if you believe your dental implants may have failed.
Why Choose Magnolia Family Dentistry of Austin for Dental Implant Salvage?
- Highly Experienced, Caring Dentist and Team
- State-of-the-Art Technology
- Sedation Available for Anxious Patients
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
There can be multiple possible explanations for dental implant complications. An infection could occur in the area around the implant posts, causing the tissues responsible for supporting them to deteriorate. The osseointegration process, which is when the implant posts fuse with the jawbone, may not take place as intended. Or your dental implants could break after you suffer a blow to the mouth. Whatever the underlying problem, it’s important to have it identified and treated as quickly as possible.
Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants
You should reach out to our team as soon as you have any reason to think something may have gone wrong with your implant posts. Symptoms that can potentially point to dental implant failure include:
- An implant post that feels loose.
- Unusually swollen or bleeding gums.
- Unusual pain around the implant posts. (This does not include the soreness that normally occurs after dental implant surgery.)
- Suddenly having trouble chewing your food properly.
How Dental Implant Salvage Works
We’ll start the dental implant salvage process by carefully examining your mouth and learning more about your unique situation. The next steps depend on what caused your dental implants to fail in the first place. For example, if there’s an infection, it may be possible to use conservative means to treat it while leaving the implant posts in your jaw.
In some cases, we may need to remove your dental implants to allow the area around them to heal. Once your mouth has had a chance to recover, we can discuss the possibility of having new dental implants placed.