Possible Causes Of Dental Implant Failure

From the standpoint of aesthetics and oral health, the most effective treatment for replacing damaged or missing teeth and restoring a person’s smile is dental implants. When compared to cosmetic restorative procedures and other types of dental prosthetics such as bridges and dentures, nothing comes close to matching your natural teeth the way implants do. Of all the dental procedures that are currently available, they are one of the more predictable options and have one of the highest success rats.

Unfortunately, you are still dealing with the human body and just like any other type of surgical procedure or prosthetic, nothing is 100% guaranteed. As a result, there is the occasional occurrence of dental implant failure. Fortunately, Stony Brook Family Dentistry offers corrective services should this ever become a problem for our patients. However, it is still important to understand the possible causes of dental implant failure. The most common causes include:

• Impairment of the nerves – if a proper procedural technique is not employed, damage to the nerves can easily occur. This typically results in numbness, pain and discomfort, or a persistent tingling sensation.
• Implants that have loosened over time – this can also be caused by using substandard fixtures. But it can also occur when there is not sufficient bone mass to hold the implant tightly and in place.
• Infections – infections are usually due to one of two reasons, namely fixtures that have been poorly fitted or using a technique that the ADA would deem as inappropriate. To say the least, these reasons constitute rare occurrences since the majority of the dentists that practice today are highly qualified and trained. Should the infection be persistent, the removal of the implant (screw) may be required.

Today’s dental implants are an aesthetically appealing, long-term solution for replacing damaged, extracted, or missing teeth. At Stony Brook Family Dentistry, we are proud of our state-of-the-art Long Island facility and provide every patient with the highest quality dental care, whether it is dental implants or any of our other outstanding dental services. If you are having problems with your implants, do not hesitate to contact us immediately so we can correct the situation.