{"id":736,"date":"2025-03-28T12:56:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T12:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=736"},"modified":"2025-03-29T15:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T15:31:02","slug":"signs-of-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/28\/signs-of-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Tell If a Dental Implant Has Failed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_578946007-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Illustration of peri-implantitis around a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-737\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s very rare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> to fail, it\u2019s still important to be ready for the possibility. Being able to recognize when something has gone wrong with your implant posts can ensure that you\u2019re able to get the care you need as promptly as possible. To help you prepare for the worst, your dentist is here to explain the signs of dental implant failure as well as why the issue might occur in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Dental Implant Failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact symptoms of dental implant failure can vary depending on the root of the problem, but in general, you should keep an eye out for the following warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may start having trouble chewing your food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The gum tissue around your dental implants may become inflamed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gum recession might occur, meaning the gums pull away from the implant posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your implant posts may feel loose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are experiencing significant pain or discomfort around the implant site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Dental Implants Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implant failure can occur at any time, whether it\u2019s just a few days after your dental implant surgery or years afterward. There are several reasons why failure might occur, but one of the most common is peri-implantitis, which is an infection of the gum tissue around the implant posts. Untreated peri-implantitis can cause the gums and underlying jawbone to deteriorate. Without a sufficient amount of healthy tissue to support them, dental implants can eventually come loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another possible reason for failure is that sometimes osseointegration does not take place as expected. Osseointegration is when the implant posts merge with the jawbone over the course of several months. However, if there isn\u2019t enough bone density in the area in question, the implants and the jaw may not be able to form the lasting bond required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other notable risk factors for dental implant failure include smoking, certain medical conditions, and poor oral hygiene habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can You Do About Dental Implant Failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you recognize any possible symptoms of dental implant failure, you should reach out to a dental expert. They can examine your mouth and identify the source of the problem; then, they can explain your options for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential to get the appropriate kind of care quickly when dental implants fail. The sooner you act, the sooner you can get the health of your restored smile back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sheri McIntosh is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. She makes a point of keeping up with the latest dental treatments and technologies, and she is proud to work alongside local specialists so that her patients can enjoy the benefits of dental implants. To schedule a consultation with Dr. McIntosh at Distinguished Dental in Fort Worth, visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (817) 337-8300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While it\u2019s very rare for dental implants to fail, it\u2019s still important to be ready for the possibility. 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