Dental Implant Failure & Salvage—Schoharie, NY

Keeping Your New Smile on Track

When dental implants are done well, they really shouldn’t be on your mind that often. They’re supposed to enable you to eat, speak, and smile without having to consider your teeth beforehand. But for many patients who had their implants placed/restored somewhere other than Schoharie Dental, these prosthetics end up being a source of stress because they are loose or sore.

If you’re having issues with your implant or the area around it, our team can help you determine what’s going on, fix the problem, and get you back to living your life without having to second guess your teeth. Give us a call today if you’re ready to bring certainty back to your smile.

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

Male patient talking to dentist about dental implant

When dental implants fail, it’s typically due to…

  • The implant wasn’t placed correctly, leading to a failure of osseointegration (the bone bonding with the new tooth root).
  • Physical trauma to the area or an infection has developed that has compromised the supporting tissue.
  • The implant itself is fine, but the restoration on top is damaged or not securely connected.

Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants

Male patient with failed dental implant talking to assistant

You probably need to reach out to us about your implants if you notice…

  • Pain developing in the area weeks or months after your mouth has fully healed from placement.
  • Chewing or biting down causes concentrated discomfort near the implant.
  • The implant feels loose or freely moves when eating or speaking.
  • There is noticeable redness, swelling, or even seepage in the area around the implant.

How Dental Implant Salvage Works

Dentist talking to patient about dental implant salvage

When you come to see us with an implant issue, we’ll take X-rays and examine each discrete part, meaning we’ll take a look at the implant, the restoration, as well as the nearby gums and bone. This will help us pinpoint what is going on.

Depending on what we find, we might be able to clean/disinfect the area so the implant can become more stable. Or, if the bone isn’t strong enough, it may require removing the implant entirely and replacing it so it integrates properly with the bone. The best way to avoid this outcome is to come see us as soon as you notice that something is wrong—this will allow us to intervene and use a more conservative approach.