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Dental implant failure
Possible reasons


Last Updated: 10.01.2024

Author: George Ghidrai, MD  

Dental implants are considered today as the best treatment option for tooth loss. The great advantage of a dental implant is that it replaces the missing tooth in the most natural way possible.

Implant-supported restorations give great aesthetic results and can last longer than most other treatment options, like traditional dental bridges or removable dentures.

dental implant-supported bridge

However, no treatment option gives one hundred percent positive results when dealing with the human body. That is why dental implant failure is a fact that should be accepted.

The average success rate of dental implants is around 95%. It means that if a dentist places 500 implants, an average of 25 of those will fail.

Even if there are many reasons for implant failure, the most common cause of failure is when the patient and the dentist try to settle for cheaper solutions. Dental implant treatments are not cheap, and there is a good reason for that.

Next, we will try to summarize the most common reasons for dental implant failure:


What can we do to avoid problems with dental implants?

Try to find an experienced doctor you'll trust; you can talk to former patients to ask for their feedback, or a friend or relative can recommend a dental surgeon.

Do not opt for cheap solutions; if your dentist recommends modern imaging methods or adjunctive surgery, take his advice; remember, it will cost you much more if the implants fail in a short time.

Follow all the care measures, and remember that regular checkups should be conducted at least twice a year.





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