{"id":210,"date":"2021-03-05T09:27:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T09:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2021-04-18T17:51:12","modified_gmt":"2021-04-18T17:51:12","slug":"how-recognize-prevent-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jerseydentist.com\/blog\/how-recognize-prevent-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recognize and Prevent Dental Implant Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental implants are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to replace missing teeth. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, more than 5 million implants are placed each year by dentists in the United States! In general, dental implant treatment<\/a> is an extremely reliable tooth replacement solution. However, although rare, implant failure can and does occur. Whether you recently underwent implant treatment or are currently considering replacing your missing teeth, it\u2019s important to know the signs of a failed dental implant and how to prevent dental implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Signs of a Failed Dental Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implant failure can generally be divided into two categories: short-term and long-term. Short-term implant failure usually occurs when the implant post does not integrate fully with the jawbone. When this process fails, an implant cannot provide adequate support and stability for a crown, bridge, or implant denture. Long-term implant failure, meanwhile, is often caused by peri-implantitis, a chronic infection of the gum and bone that supports a dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of both types of implant failure include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n