Dental implants offer a durable, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. However, a successful implant requires precision, high-quality materials, and expert care. When these elements fall short, you might find yourself dealing with severe discomfort and serious complications.
If you are experiencing problems with an existing implant, swift intervention is essential. Dr. Roopinder Mann and the team at The Yuma Dentist provide top-tier dental implant restoration for patients across Yuma and the Fortuna Foothills, AZ. Let us look at why implants sometimes fail and how our team can help you reclaim a healthy smile.
Why Do Dental Implants Fail?
Dental implants may fail due to poor oral hygiene, smoking, insufficient bone density, gum disease, improper placement, or the body rejecting the implant material
Most dental implants last a lifetime without any issues. Yet, improper placement by inexperienced providers or the use of cheap materials can lead to significant health concerns. Recognizing the signs of a failing implant early can save you from severe pain and costly treatments down the road.
Here are a few common issues that make implant restoration necessary:
- Infection and Bone Loss: Poor oral hygiene or improper placement can cause infections around the implant site. Left untreated, these infections often lead to painful abscesses and severe bone loss in the jaw.
- Damage to Surrounding Tissues: If an implant is placed at the wrong angle or depth, it can put excessive pressure on adjacent teeth or damage surrounding gum tissue.
- Sinus Complications: Implants placed in the upper jaw require immense precision. If an implant extends too far, it can pierce the sinus cavity and cause chronic sinus issues.
- Nerve Damage: Incorrect placement in the lower jaw can pinch or damage underlying nerves. This often results in lingering facial pain, tingling, or permanent numbness in your gums, lips, or chin.
The Importance of Expert Implant Restoration
Ignoring a faulty implant will only make the problem worse. Failing implants do not heal on their own. Restoration is critical to stop the spread of infection, preserve your jawbone, and relieve persistent pain.
A skilled dentist can assess the failing implant, remove any infected tissue, and determine the best path forward. In some cases, this means replacing the abutment or crown. In more severe cases, it requires removing the implant, treating the underlying bone, and carefully placing a new, high-quality implant.
Why Choose The Yuma Dentist?
You deserve a smile that feels comfortable and functions perfectly. At The Yuma Dentist, your friendly Yuma dentist, we refuse to cut corners. Dr. Roopinder Mann and our experienced team of dentists take immense pride in creating long-lasting restorations with an exceptionally high success rate.
We rely on advanced dental technology and proven techniques to ensure accurate, high-quality results the very first time. By mapping out your jaw with precision imaging, we can place and restore implants safely, avoiding nerves and sinus cavities entirely.
Whether you need to fix a failed implant from another clinic or want to get a brand-new implant done right from the beginning, we have you covered. Do not let a faulty implant compromise your health or your confidence. Contact The Yuma Dentist today to schedule your implant restoration consultation.
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THE YUMA DENTIST – PACIFIC AVENUE
1630 S PACIFIC AVE STE 104
YUMA, AZ 85365
928-783-0804THE YUMA DENTIST – FORTUNA FOOTHILLS
11231 E COMMERCIAL CENTER LOOP STE 105
YUMA, AZ 85367
928-783-8300
