{"id":41,"date":"2017-07-27T17:31:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T17:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalkwon.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2019-07-29T19:35:17","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T19:35:17","slug":"dentist-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalkwon.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/27\/dentist-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Dallas Answers What Happens When an Implant Fails"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YourIf you\u2019ve lost teeth and are eligible for dental implants, you can\u2019t go wrong choosing this comprehensive solution to tooth loss. Dental implants are as much as 98% successful — and we love those odds. But there are rare instances when dental implants can fail. Keep reading to learn why implants may not be successful, and what you can do about it if implant failure happens to you from <\/span>Dr. Ho Dong Kwong<\/span><\/a>, your trusted dentist in Dallas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Do Dental Implants Fail?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most common reason for dental implant failure is a condition known as peri-implantitis. It\u2019s an infection that develops around the implant post, eating away at the healthy bone tissue and causing the implant to loosen. Peri-implantitis is caused by poor hygiene, or an infection that is contracted during the implantation process. <\/span><\/p>\n

People who smoke or use tobacco are also reducing the chances of implant success. The habit inhibits the body\u2019s ability to heal, making it harder for the jawbone to properly grow around the dental implant posts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Periodontal (gum) disease can also cause the bone and gum tissue loss that results in the failure of dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n

What Should I Do About a Loose Implant?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you notice one of your dental implants becoming loose, contact your dental implant dentist right away. It\u2019s likely that we will need to intervene — but even if everything is ok, your dentist still needs to know about what\u2019s going on with your dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the meantime, here\u2019s what you can do about a loose dental implant:<\/span><\/p>\n