Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

The Success of Dental Implants

Thanks to our 25-years of experience, the vast majority of our dental implants are both successful and long-lasting.

Failure of dental implants is a rare occurrence.

However, there can be numerous reasons why dental implants would fail.

Dental implants are beneficial for cosmetic and functional reasons. But they can fail. Implants tend to fail when poor surgical techniques are carried out or when dentists place an implant in a jaw without inadequate bone.

“Dental Implants are a long-term, permanent teeth replacement solution and have a 95% success rate. If taken care of properly implants can often last between 10 and 25 years.” Dr Sam Jethwa

Dental Implants’ success depends on correct and continual management of certain risk factors associated with obtaining treatment.

It can be detrimental to ignore these risk factors and not take care of teeth implant treatment. Dental implants are completely safe.

Risk factors that reduce the success of dental implants

Smoking prevents and inhibits healing around the implant, especially when the surrounding gum tissues become infected.
A previous history of gum disease predisposes you to future disease if your oral hygiene is not taken care of correctly.
The design, manufacture and surface of the implant are of poor quality. There are so many different types of teeth implant systems on the market that the type of dental implant chosen must be done with extreme care. You need to have the correct procedure that is compatible with your mouth.
The experience of the clinician placing the implant. You will be pleased to know that we have hand-picked the clinicians that do our Implant work. We can reassure you that you will be in safe hands at all times. Our Implant Team follows strict protocols of safety and patient care.

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this further, please call us on 01992 552115 or email us at [email protected]

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Simple Dental Finance Plans

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We can help establish monthly payment plans.

We provide 0% finance for up to 24-month term plans. Many patients find our payment plan option very useful.

Terms over 24 months will be low-interest bearing.

If you want to consider this option, we will need to carry out a few credit checks.

We can discuss payment plans at both the Hertfordshire & the London clinic

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Pain free

At The Perfect Smile, we understand that patients may be naturally nervous when thinking of undergoing dental implant surgery.

We want to reassure you that the dental implant treatment is not painful due to the proper use of local anaesthetics to numb the bone and gum deeply.

We can also use sedation techniques that also contribute to no pain or discomfort. More.

Treatment Planning

Single Dental Implant Timeline

Step 1: We will start the process with a highly detailed and thorough comprehensive examination and assessment. We will then construct a customised treatment plan and design your implant treatment.
Step 2: An implantologist surgically places your new implant(s) in your mouth.
Step 3: We will assess your healing on this review appointment and make sure everything is going as planned.
Step 4: The dentist records and impressions to construct the implant’s top part (post and crown).
Step 5: The dentist will fit the final part of the implant (post and crown).
Step 6: Your final appointment allows you to have any further refining cosmetic enhancements or minor adjustments.

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Bone Grafts

Insufficient Bone

When you lose a tooth, the surrounding bone that holds the tooth in place will diminish in height, width, and volume. This may affect the immediate and final appearance of the gum tissue in this area and possibly the surrounding teeth.
The larger the width of bone or the height of the bone, the wider and longer implant can be. A wider and longer implant increases implant stability and thus success. We assess the bone height and width by taking digital radiographs or by taking a CT Scan. More.

Prices

Competitive Costs

The price of a dental implant can depend on whether any further treatments are needed to make sure your implant is a success.

Our inclusive single dental implant treatment costs £2995 and includes the abutment and crown. More.

FAQ

Will dental implants last a lifetime?

Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root. The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health. Read more.

Does a dental implant hurt?

When we place the implant, we make sure the procedure is pain-free. We offer a range of sedation and techniques suitable for nervous patients. You can find out more here.

How old do I have to be for a dental implant?

There isn’t an age limit for dental implants. However, our dentists recommend that if you have to be over 18 for the dental implant procedure. Read on.

Is a dental implant treatment safe?

We also use extensive planning systems to make sure the implant treatment is a success. Find out more.

Are dental implants worth it?

A dental implant offers a wealth of oral health benefits. Not only can an implant improve your smile, but it can also realign neighbouring teeth, protect your mouth from gum disease etc. Read the benefits.

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Oral health benefits

When we implant a titanium implant into the jawbone, it becomes part of your oral foundation.

This offers a number of health benefits that include preventing any bone loss whilst supporting the jawbone structure and reduces the risk of gum disease. More.

Successful dental implants can last a lifetime

“If treated correctly, dental implants can last from ten to twenty five years or more.”

Once the implant has fused with your jawbone and tissues, the artificial titanium implant acts as an ordinary root.

The longevity of your implant depends on how you improve and maintain your oral health. Read more.

Fast Process

Minimal Appointments: Unlike traditional dental implant surgery, you will need fewer appointments
No Lengthy Treatment Time: The healing time is fast and effective, though individual to each person.

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Affordable & Competitive

How much do implants cost?

The price of a dental implant can depend, for example, if any further treatments are needed to make sure your implant is a success, like bone regeneration.

Our inclusive single dental implant treatment costs £2,995 and includes the abutment and crown. More.

Minimal pain

Is the process painful?

You can expect to feel some pain when having a new implant; however, the discomfort is kept to a minimum with modern anaesthetics. Nevertheless, post-process, there can be some swelling and aching for 5 -10 days.

Many patients have multiple implants in a single day without undue pain or distress. More.