Smile Salvage: Removing a Failed Dental Implant

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By Market Street Dental Studio | June 2, 2025

The success rate of dental restoartions is relatively high. We understand that it sounds terrific and makes you relieved and stress-free about the procedures. The results are excellent; however, that does not give you the ability to neglect these after the surgery. There are still some chances that your implantation might fail due to many reasons. It’s fine to trust the procedure, but if you ever experience something wrong with your restorations, call your dentist. 

You need to take action as quickly as possible to prevent any further damage that has already happened. But there is no need to believe that it’s the end of your lost teeth’s restoration. Your dental practitioner can remove the failed restoration and replace it with a new one. In this blog, find out the reasons and symptoms of implant failure and how the replacement and new restoration work. 

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

Peri-implantitis, an infection, is the most frequent cause of dental restoration failure. This kind of gum disease develops when dangerous bacteria target the tissue surrounding the surgical area. It may eventually inflict enough harm that it loses its stable foundation. Peri-implantitis frequently develops as a result of poor dental hygiene. The following are some potential causes of procedure failure:

  • Certain underlying medical conditions, like some types of cancer or poorly managed diabetes. 
  • Additionally, sometimes, the restoration may struggle to bond well with the surrounding tissue, which is known as failed osseointegration. 
  • Chronic teeth grinding is another aspect that can affect success. 
  • Previous injuries to the face or jaw can also play a significant role.
  • If you receive a dental restoration long after losing a tooth, your jaw may not have enough bone tissue to support it. 
  • Accidents and injuries can easily disrupt the entire procedure. 

All these reasons might be behind the failure of your lost tooth restoration procedure. However, there is no need to worry since new dental implants in Buckeye can replace the failed ones. Visit your dentist for expert guidance and restore your missing teeth once more. 

Symptoms of a Failed Dental Restoration 

Whether it happens shortly after the initial procedure or much later, dental restoration failure can happen at any time. Constantly monitor your dental health closely, and if you encounter any of the following symptoms, get help:

  • You shouldn’t have any severe pain following your procedure. 
  • If you experience severe discomfort, it is a warning sign that needs to be evaluated by a dentist.
  • There shouldn’t be any difficulty in eating almost any food once you’re accustomed to your restorations. 
  • You should not have any difficulties in this surgical area, which may indicate a serious issue.
  • Peri-implantitis may be indicated by redness, swelling, gum recession, and pus.
  • The prosthetic teeth may feel loose, which could indicate an issue with the restoration connected to them. 

Removing a Failed Implant and Restoring it with a New One

Once a failed dental restoration is removed, the area is carefully cleaned to prevent infection and promote healing. If there is bone loss, your dentist may place a bone graft to rebuild the jawbone. This graft strengthens the area and ensures it can support new prosthetic teeth. After several weeks or months of healing, a new restoration can be placed into the restored site. Once the new dental restoration integrates with the bone, a custom crown is attached to complete the restoration. This step-by-step approach helps ensure a stable, natural-looking replacement that functions like a real tooth.

Book an Appointment with Us

If you have replaced your lost tooth with dental restorations, then you have to take absolute care of that. As we mentioned, there could be many reasons that result in failures, so it’s best to take preventive measures. However, if for any reason the implantation process fails, do not waste another moment and book an appointment with us. 

At Market Street Dental Studio, we provide immediate care tailored to our patients’ requirements. Our dentist has many years of experience in this field and can provide expert care when needed. Remember that neglecting the issue will only worsen the entire situation and lead to further complications.