“Why are my implants not working?”
I have tried doing implants twice, but they just don’t seem to work for me and both the times my dental implants have failed. What could be the reason?
12 Answers
Implant failure can happen by several reasons and the list is not complete as there are several factors that can influence implant loss that still need to be discovered. A list of potential culprits but not all include: Uncontrolled systemic diseases such as diabetes or autoimmune diseases Infection at the implant recipient site created by an previous root canal failed tooth with infection Excessive heating at the bone when drilling for implant placement (above 37 degrees Celsius) Lack of primary stability (mobility) at implant placement Smoking Lack of oral hygiene Crown that has a high contact Implant fracture at the platform when inserting Other factors Isabel C. Gay, DDS, MS Clinical Associate Professor Diplomate of the ABP SIU School of Dental Medicine 2800 College Ave., Alton, IL 62002 618-474-7208
I’m sorry that you're having this problem. I would have to see you to be able to give you an idea. Feel free to call the office for an appointment at 719-574-4867.
Implants are highly successful. Recent studies showed a 95% success rate. However they are not 100% successful. Implants fail for many reasons including the patient’s health, the quality and quantity of bone, bite force is on the implants. Consider seeking a second opinion from a specialist in dental implants.
Many factors increase increase the failure rate: smoking, Lexapro, prevacid, use of bisphosonates, not being able to use penicillin after surgery, tooth grinding, soft bone...
The 10 year survival rate of dental implants is about 92-98%, so there must be some biological or other reason for the failure. Smoking, diabetes, and poor oral hygiene are some of the major factors in implant failure.
Implants have 98% to 99% success rate. There are many reasons why your implants are failing:
1. Patient's lack of perfect oral hygiene
2. Smoking
3. Lack of dentist's expertise. Only two types of dentist are qualified to place implants: Periodontists and oral surgeons. General dentists are not trained as well as periodontists and oral surgeons.
4. Other health issues
1. Patient's lack of perfect oral hygiene
2. Smoking
3. Lack of dentist's expertise. Only two types of dentist are qualified to place implants: Periodontists and oral surgeons. General dentists are not trained as well as periodontists and oral surgeons.
4. Other health issues
It would be very hard to answer this question without knowing all the facts. There are many reasons but it would be hard to say which would apply in your case. It could be operator error, pt. noncompliance or the pt's medical history. Implants have a success rate over 90%. Sorry I can't be of more help.
There are several possible reasons: 1) poor bone quality and/or insufficient bone quantity; 2) infection; 3) insufficient healing time or premature loading of implants; 4) overheating of bone during drilling resulting in necrosis of bone; 5) smoker or other medical conditions or complications.
Without more information, such as X-rays, time of failure: before or after crown placement, reason for missing teeth — was it due to periodontal disease, tooth decay, Endodontic failure/fracture, and surgical notes, we can only speculate on the cause of failure.
John U. Choi, DDS, PhD
Without more information, such as X-rays, time of failure: before or after crown placement, reason for missing teeth — was it due to periodontal disease, tooth decay, Endodontic failure/fracture, and surgical notes, we can only speculate on the cause of failure.
John U. Choi, DDS, PhD
Miriam Ting
Periodontist
Would need further evaluation to determine what other factors are contributing to the failures. Limiting these factors may increase your chance of success.
Hi,
I have to think they evaluated you over all before implant placement. Age, sex, smoking, systematic diseases, quality of bone (A thru D) and so forth. Any and all plus the practitioner experience can be the reason. Older female and upper jaw is mostly can be problematic.
I hope I was able to help.
I have to think they evaluated you over all before implant placement. Age, sex, smoking, systematic diseases, quality of bone (A thru D) and so forth. Any and all plus the practitioner experience can be the reason. Older female and upper jaw is mostly can be problematic.
I hope I was able to help.
There are various reasons that cause implant failure. Implants can be lost due to patients not taking appropriate care of them with consistent daily cleaning, as well as professional cleanings and exams, as well as other reasons such as genetic causes, loss of protective bone and gums, and a variety of other reasons. I suggest you have a full exam from a periodontist, make sure that you have had a recent physical, and have the periodontist take a CT scan of your jaw and surrounding structures to be better able to answer that difficult question. I can understand your frustration losing implants twice! Dr. Steve Aeschliman.
Neal C. Raval
Periodontist
Are you a heavy smoker, have uncontrolled diabetes or very poor home care? If not, it unfortunately could also be due to user error/lack of experience of the treating doctor. Feel free to call our office for a complimentary second opinion on your case. The team will get you scheduled for the exam with myself and we can evaluate the area together. Dental implants should be a fun and pleasant experience. It should not be a routine for implants to fail!
