{"id":64,"date":"2024-08-02T14:59:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eliteoralsurgeryassociates.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2024-08-20T15:01:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T15:01:40","slug":"how-are-failed-dental-implants-resolved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eliteoralsurgeryassociates.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/02\/how-are-failed-dental-implants-resolved\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible for Failed Dental Implants to Be Removed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants are often considered the gold standard of tooth replacement due to the long list of benefits they provide for one\u2019s oral health. That said, things don\u2019t always go as planned, and despite their 95% success rate, dental implants can still fail under certain circumstances. When this happens, action is necessary; however, what needs to be done often isn\u2019t clear. Keep reading to learn more about dental implant failure<\/a> and how your dentist can help to remove, salvage, or replace your restoration with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants refer to small, biocompatible posts that are surgically placed beneath the gum line, directly into a patient\u2019s jawbone. They can fuse with bone tissue and essentially serve as a replacement tooth root; from there, a custom-made dental restoration can be attached to the top. This means they can replace teeth in terms of look, feel, and functionality with the utmost ease! The process by which the implants fuse with the patient\u2019s jaw is called osseointegration, and it\u2019s the single most important factor that determines dental implant long-term success. Without osseointegration, the implants won\u2019t be stable and will ultimately fail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the right care, dental implants can last for decades, or potentially a lifetime \u2013 making them an enticing option for tooth replacement. However, there are a few things that can threaten their longevity, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n