FAILING DENTAL IMPLANTS - SMILE BOUTIQUE GROUP, CA

Dental implants can fail for a variety of reasons, but they generally fall into two categories: early failure and long-term failure. Early failure describes dental implant problems that occur within the first 3-4 months after surgery. This can be a result of an incorrect placement, health or medication risks, poor healing, or existing infection. Long-term failure occurs in the first 1-10 years after surgery. This can be due to chronic clenching and grinding, poor oral hygiene, lack of bone or soft tissue support, and infection (peri-implantitis). In either case, dental implant problems can become serious and need to be treated immediately. And while there may be many reasons for dental implant failure, the most common complication associated with dental implants is peri-implantitis, a condition we can treat with minimally invasive dental laser therapy.