{"id":330,"date":"2025-03-13T16:22:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T16:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysouthridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=330"},"modified":"2025-05-14T16:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:25:26","slug":"how-to-recognize-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysouthridgedental.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/13\/how-to-recognize-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Recognize Dental Implant Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your dental implants were designed to permanently replace missing teeth, allowing you to once again eat a full diet without fear of them slipping out or needing to remove or replace your them for cleaning or due to age-related wear. But though they boast an impressive 95 percent success rate, dental implants can still occasionally fail. Here\u2019s how to recognize the signs of dental implant failure<\/a>, and what you can do to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Warning Signs of Dental Implant Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implant failure can feel a lot like natural tooth loss, in that it often starts with gum tenderness, jaw pain, and of course, a loose or wiggly implant. Your dental implants are meant to stay in the jawbone permanently, so they should not move at all. If you notice any movement, it\u2019s important to act quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treating a Failed Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any of the above symptoms around your implant site, it is imperative that you contact your dentist as soon as possible. You will need to be X-rayed, and if it is determined that your implant is failing, your dentist can remove it under local anesthesia. If it is determined that your bone is still intact, you will most likely not need a bone graft. If you do need a bone graft, this must be done before the implant can be reattached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Dental Implant Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to help prevent dental implant failure; however, be aware that no matter how well you care for them, there are some dental implants that simply may not be successful. Still, you can vastly improve your odds by doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n