When Dental Implants Fail

When dental implants fail: infection or lack of functionality? Infection refers to an unwanted reaction from the body's immune system against an object that it deems a foreign organism (non-natural): this can mean an organic material, a tissue and even an organ. Failure of dental implants occurs when the body cannot mount an immune response against it.

Tooth decay is the most common reason for implants failing. It is also the second most common reason for tooth loss in the United States after broken or decayed teeth. Dental implants are designed to be stable structures, although they do fail from time to time. Unfortunately, poor dental hygiene can lead to bacteria growing around implants which can cause them to fail.

An explanation for why dental implants fail is complicated. It can be caused by anything from an improperly fitted implant to a damaged or broken tooth. In most cases, it is caused by either an abscessed tooth peri-implantitis or gum disease. An abscessed tooth is when the roots of the tooth become infected. Peri-implantitis is an infection that occurs inside the mouth.

The most common cause of oral infections that include dental implants is poor hygiene. As an implant is implanted into the jawbone, it is attached permanently and there is no possibility of it moving or falling out. Because of this, it becomes important to maintain proper dental hygiene. Failure to do so can lead to peri-implantitis, which in turn can lead to the deterioration of other implants. Gum disease is also the leading cause of oral infections that involve titanium implants. Gum disease often involves poor brushing and flossing.

The failure rate for titanium implants is approximately one percent per year. Failure of a titanium tooth implants to fuse with the gums also leads to dental implant failure. When this happens, the dentist will remove the implant and replace it with a different material. Since the gums are not structurally compromised, they are usually able to heal and fuse with the implants again.

If you have any questions about your teeth or your oral surgeon during your procedure, ask the surgeon at the time of the surgery if you can call him after your recovery. In some situations, oral surgeons may recommend a patient to another surgeon who specializes in the same type of procedure. However, it is important to remember that you are the one who will bear the responsibility for your outcome. You should take the time to learn about the procedure, check with your surgeon and your dentist regularly, and you should always take good care of your implants so they last a long time.