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What Can Cause Dental Implants to Become Loose or Fail?

April 23, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 8:20 pm
a digital image of a facial skeleton and a single tooth dental implant located in the lower arch of the mouth

It is highly unlikely that you will experience dental implant failure after having your new prosthetics secured into place within your jawbone. With a success rate of around 98%, you can expect your new teeth to provide the restorative smile you deserve without complications. However, just like all oral surgeries, there are risks involved. Should you fall into the small percentage of individuals who experience a loose dental implant or one that is failing altogether, you may wonder why it is happening in the first place. A local dental is here to explain what can cause this unfortunate incident to occur and what you can do when seeking help.

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