Dental Implant Failure & Salvage – Doylestown, PA

Preserving Your Hard-Earned, Rejuvenated Smile

Implant failure can happen soon after your treatment or years down the road, and in any case, hearing that your smile can be deteriorating is not good news to receive. Dr. Kandov takes pride in offering conservative preservation techniques for those who are experiencing early or late signs of implant failure. With our team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals by your side, you can confidently move forward with salvaging your dental implants and regaining a healthy, happy smile. Call our office today if you’re experiencing any signs of implant failure.

Why Choose Brite Smiles 4U for Dental Implant Salvage?

Experienced & Compassionate Implant Dentist
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What Causes Dental Implants to Fail?

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One of the most common causes of implant failure is an infection called peri-implantitis. This develops when bacteria accumulate around the supportive tissues of an implant, causing the structures to become inflamed and unstable, ultimately leading to loose or failing implants. Typically, it develops as a result of poor oral hygiene, but there are a variety of other factors that can contribute to peri-implantitis as well, including:

Failed fusion with the jawbone (also called osseointegration).
Physical trauma that dislodges your implant post.
Untreated medical conditions that impact your immune system, like diabetes.

Signs of Failing Dental Implants

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It’s important to know what signs to look out for that can signify dental implant failure so you can take action as soon as possible. These can occur not long after your surgery or years down the road:

An unusual amount of pain or discomfort. While soreness following your surgery is normal, once the healing process is over, your implants should feel like a natural, comfortable extension of your mouth.
Loose dental implants. Once your dental implants have fused with the jawbone, they should never feel loose within your mouth. In some cases, an abutment may become loose and just need to be tightened, but the implant itself should never shift.
Bleeding, swelling, and other signs of infection. If you notice any possible signs of peri-implantitis, call your implant dentist in Doylestown immediately.
Difficulty chewing. This can be attributed to all of the symptoms above, making it hard to properly chew your food.

How Does Dental Implant Salvage Work?

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If you feel that there’s an issue with one or several of your dental implants, we encourage you to act immediately by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Kandov. The earlier you address the issue, the higher likelihood our team will be able to successfully intervene and preserve your smile. In some cases, we may be able to treat the infection and preserve your rejuvenated grin, but in others, we may recommend removing the implant altogether. This largely depends on the extent of the damage.