PRESERVE YOUR TEETH IN NEW YORK CITY
How Dental Implants Fail Early
A dental implant is an excellent treatment option for many people who would otherwise need a denture or bridge to replace missing teeth. While dental implant success rates are reported to be around 90 percent, implants can sometimes fail.
The question is: Why?
The truth is that implant failure can occur within weeks of placement or later, after several months or years.
We have discussed early implant failure and late implant failure before. However, there is another important factor that can affect the success or failure of a dental implant: the training and experience of your dentist.
Choosing a competent dentist is important. Learn why working with a specialist in implant surgery can make the difference between an implant succeeding or failing.
Specialists who have received advanced training in dental implant surgery and restoration often outperform general dentists, especially those with minimal implant training.
The need for additional training was recognized early. Beginning in 1997, periodontal training programs were extended from two years of postgraduate training to three years.
This additional year allowed specialists to gain more experience treating implant cases. Dental implant procedures are often complex and may require longer treatment times. As a result, specialists trained after 1997 received substantially more education in implant dentistry than those who completed only two years of training.
Advanced education programs teach dentists not only what to do, but also when and how to do it. It can be surprising to learn how limited some dentists’ knowledge of implant dentistry may be. Some also remain less familiar with the latest science and technology used in modern implant treatment.
The last words a patient wants to hear about their dental implants are “infected” or “failing.” Why compromise on the quality of implant treatment and place the patient at unnecessary risk?
That is why we follow strict infection-control protocols and use high-quality materials to help ensure your implant lasts for as long as you need it. In the rare event that an implant does fail, we will address it.
How can you properly care for your new dental implant?
