Treatment of Dental Implant Complications

The main complications associated with dental implants in NYC can be broken down into two major categories: problems with the dental implant itself or problems with the bone and gum holding the dental implant into the jaw.

Problems with the dental implant itself include the implant screws loosening or breaking, the dental implant fixture breaking, the tooth crown breaking or getting loose, and the dental abutment getting loose or breaking. 

Problems with the supporting bone and gum tissue that hold the dental implant into the jaw usually come from the invasion of bacteria that cause a dental implant to become infected. When an infection occurs, the gum and bone tissue holding the dental implant can be lost and the dental implant can get loose and fall out.

Early diagnosis and specialized treatment are critical to preserve implant function and prevent further complications.

Following dental implant surgery in NYC, minor issues may include infection, swelling, bruising, and bleeding in the area of the dental implant. 

In rare cases, dental implants can also get loose and fall out if the bone and dental implant do not combine with each other (a process called osseointegration). 

Some mild discomfort or dull throbbing is normal for a short period after surgery. Significant pain is uncommon and should be evaluated promptly if it occurs.

In rare cases, dental implants can also get loose and fall out if the bone and dental implant do not combine with each other (a process called osseointegration). 

Some mild discomfort or dull throbbing is normal for a short period after surgery. Significant pain is uncommon and should be evaluated promptly if it occurs.tion

Dental implant complications and dental implant failures can occur quite quickly after the onset of an infection or broken dental implant part. Unlike natural teeth, dental implants have a weaker attachment to the bone and gum. As a result, when a dental implant has a complication including infection, failure of the dental implant can occur much quicker than when a natural tooth has a problem. Therefore, it becomes very important to treat dental implant complications as soon as they are identified to prevent the problem from becoming more severe. 

If you notice any signs of implant problems, contact Dr. Scott Froum’s Midtown Manhattan office immediately for expert evaluation and care.

Dental implants are placed directly into the jawbone and can help the bone from atrophying (shrinking) after you lose your real tooth. 

Once a crown or prosthetic tooth is attached to the implant, it restores normal biting forces, placing healthy stress on the bone — just like a natural tooth would. This keeps the jaw bone from dissolving. 

However, if a dental implant becomes infected after they are placed into the jaw, bone loss around the implant can still occur, much like periodontal disease around natural teeth..

Regular maintenance and periodontal care are essential to ensure the long-term success of dental implants.

A dental implant may be in the process of being rejected (failing) if you notice any of the following signs:

• The gum tissue around the dental implant is bleeding, pussing, and/or swollen. 

• The bone holding the dental implant in the jaw can start to be lost as well when an implant is being rejected. 

• Loosening of the implant itself.

Pain is not always a reliable indicator of dental implant rejection as some patients experience little to no plan when a dental implant complication is developing.  However, a dental implant should not be painful except minor discomfort immediately following surgery.

The ultimate form of dental implant rejection is if the implant becomes loose, unstable or falls out. 

Early evaluation by a periodontal specialist like Dr. Scott Froum is critical to diagnose and manage problems before complete implant loss occurs.

Dental implant complications and failures are treatable when they are diagnosed early. There are a variety of different treatments available to repair dental implants and regrow bone and gum tissue around dental implants that have been diseased. If you have a failing dental implant in NYC with dental implant complications,  get a consult from a periodontist to see if the dental implant can be saved.

Dr. Scott Froum’s Midtown Manhattan practice specializes in saving and restoring dental implants whenever possible.

The majority of dental implants fail within the first year of them being surgically placed into the jaw. Studies show that most dental implants will fail and come out in the first year after a tooth is placed on top of them. To reduce the risk of implant complications, it is important that you get periodic checkups, x-rays, and professional cleanings after you receive dental implants 

Ongoing maintenance at a specialist practice like Dr. Scott Froum’s Midtown Manhattan office plays a key role in ensuring long-term implant success.

Dental implants usually fail when they lose enough bone and gum tissue around them that they are no longer fixated on the jawbone. They become loose and either fall out or need to be taken out. Dental implants can also fail when the parts of the implant become loose or break. Many times dental implant parts can be replaced, however,if the implant completely breaks then it has failed and needs to be removed.

Failed dental implants can be replaced with a high degree of success when treated by an experienced implant surgeon. Typically, the area of the jawbone that had the failed dental implant will need to have a bone graft and/or gum graft placed after the dental implant is removed.

After grafting, the area is then allowed to heal prior to placing a new dental implant. In addition, it is important to determine and address the reason why the first dental implant failed, to help ensure the replacement dental implant does not have the same problem.

There are many different treatments available to fix failing dental implants in NYC. The first step is to check and see if the dental implant fixture itself is loose. If the dental implant is loose, it needs to be removed and replaced. 

If the dental implant has lost bone and/or gum tissue, there are surgical techniques available to regenerate new bone and gum around a diseased dental implant. Dental implant screws can also become loose or break and may need to be carefully removed and  replaced. Loose or broken dental implant abutments or crowns can also be repaired if they are carefully removed without damaging the dental implant fixture.  When you have a dental implant complication, it is very important to consult an experienced implant surgeon that knows how to handle different types of implant complications.