{"id":198,"date":"2019-07-18T20:47:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T20:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:39:13","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-dental-implants-are-failing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-your-dental-implants-are-failing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Your Dental Implants Are Failing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Missing one or more teeth can make life a bit of a pain.\nYour smile and your ability to eat and talk might not be the same as they were\nbefore you lost your teeth. Fortunately, dental implants offer a great way to\nreplace your missing teeth and restore your ability to live your life to the\nfullest. However, there is a very small chance that your implant could fail.\nLet\u2019s talk more about what to look for when it comes to a failed dental\nimplant, and what your dentist<\/a> can do to\nsolve the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are typically made up of three parts: a\ntitanium post that is inserted into the jawbone, a crown that makes it look\nlike a natural tooth, and an attachment called an abutment that connects the\ntwo. If one of these parts becomes loose or broken, it can cause issues with\nthe whole structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the metal post is inserted, it gradually fuses with\nthe jawbone in a process called osseointegration. If this process doesn\u2019t occur\nthe way it should, problems can arise later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Tell If My Dental Implant Has Failed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first sign that something has gone wrong with an implant\nis if it feels loose. This may be a sign that the jawbone failed to grow around\nthe implant post. If your implant feels wobbly and moves around when you talk\nor eat, contact your implant dentist right away. Pain, swelling, and infection\nmay also be signs that your implant has failed to integrate, but not\nnecessarily. Mobility is the most common symptom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Failed Dental Implants Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Failure of a dental implant sounds scarier than it really\nis. Don\u2019t worry; failure is common and can be easily treated. If your dentist\ndetermines that your implant needs to be replaced, the procedure can very\nlikely be done with only a local anesthesia. He or she will remove the implant\nand clean the area. If the bone around the implant is damaged, you may require\na bone graft to make sure the site is optimal for supporting an implant. It\ntakes months to heal from a bone graft, but it will be well worth the wait when\nyou receive your permanent tooth replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Avoid Complications with My Dental Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you get an implant placed, let your dentist know of\nany other medical conditions you may have. Some diseases, such as diabetes and\nHIV\/AIDS, compromise your immune system and interfere with your body\u2019s ability to\nperform osseointegration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, make sure to practice good oral hygiene habits,\nsuch as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n