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What happens if an implant fails?
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Dr Arnold Baume
Dentist
If your dentist or specialist has determined that a dental implant had failed to integrate with your jawbone, it will need to be removed and replaced.Normally, a replacement implant will be placed at no additional charge. However, this can depend on exact circumstances of your case, and it may be appropriate to confirm this with your dentist or specialist before your dental implant procedure. If your dental implant restoration (crown, bridge, denture or appliance) breaks from accident, trauma or regular wear and tear, we will discuss the options associated with replacement of your implant . In most circumstances the dental surgery guarantees the implant .
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Dr Keith Baetz
Dentist, Prosthodontist
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If an implant fails, it's generally a painless procedure. The implant loosens and comes out. Sometimes it has to be removed by the dentist. Usually it can be replaced by a new one. Sometimes they are infected and there is pus and soreness, but most often not.
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Dr Kevin Jaffar
Dentist
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It needs to be promptly removed otherwise ongoing infection causes boneloss/ disfigurement of the area.
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Dr Jeremy Rourke
Dentist
As others have indicated in the response, a failure of an implant may be painless and it may be possible to replace the failed implant with a new one. However, if you are taking Bisphosphonate medication for your bone strength (osteoporosis) then the infected bone around the failed implant may spread dramatically and even become life-threatening If in doubt visit your dentist and always see a dentist every six months if you have dental implants
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