Do You Have a Failing Dental Implant?

Dental implants have a stellar track record. In fact, they’re successful for up to 98 percent of patients. But what happens the other two percent of the time? It’s extremely frustrating, to say the least. After all, dental implants come with a significant cost and you expect them to last for decades. When they do fail, however, the good news is that you can Visit an Indianapolis Specialist Dr. Falender to have them repaired.

At our practice, 30 percent of our patients come to us to repair other dentists’ failed implant work. With years of dental implant experience, we’re the region’s experts in repairing dental implant failure and specialize in placing new dental implants.

Reasons for Dental Implant Failure

With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime. When they don’t, there is usually a reason for it.

Here are Some Common Reasons for Dental Implant Failure:

• Inexperienced Clinicians – If a dentist doesn’t specialize in dental implants, doesn’t have a length history of placing them or simply doesn’t take all the proper precautions when placing them, it can lead to failure.
• Long-Term Health Issues – Diabetes, osteoporosis and other chronic health conditions can lead to a higher risk of dental implant failure.
• Certain Medications – It’s possible that the medication you take can play a role in dental implant failure as well.
• Infection – Whether because of improperly performed surgery or a failure to take care of the dental implants, an infection can develop and put unnecessary pressure on the implant, leading to failure.

Regardless of the reason for dental implant failure, the good news is that they are often salvageable if you see a specialist early enough.

Why A Dental Implant Specialist?

Just as you would seek out a cardiologist instead of a general doctor to address a heart issue, it’s wise to see a Specialist for Dental Implants instead of a general practitioner. Less-experienced clinicians and general practitioners simply haven’t devoted the same amount of time to dental implants and don’t have the same experience with them.

A dental implant specialist, on the other hand, knows best practices for implant success, from ensuring everything is sterile and using the correct instruments to ensuring bone and tissue aren’t overheated and that there is adequate bone volume. It’s the little things that ultimately lead to success.

If you have a dental implant failure or are concerned about future failure, don’t hesitate to contact our office today for a consultation.

Find Out If You’re A Good Candidate For Dental Implants

To find out if you’re a good candidate for dental implants and our AO4+ Smile Solution treatment, Call Indianapolis Oral Surgery today to schedule an appointment. We’re more than happy to walk you through the treatment options we have available to find one that is just right for you. We’ll also make sure to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have. We aren’t pleased unless you’re completely satisfied!

Call our Indianapolis, IN dental office at (317) 790-2555 for your Complete Dental Implants Consultation with Dr. Falender. You can also contact us online to request an appointment. We look forward to seeing you!