Despite dental implants being the gold standard of missing teeth replacement with a high success rate, they can succumb to complications.

Such problems can be caused by a surgical error, biocompatibility issues, or more commonly, a failure to take proper care of your restoration. However, a lack of symptoms normally means the problem goes undetected until it’s too late.

It’s good to know, therefore, that the Predent team are highly adept at treating people with dental implant complications and will sometimes receive referral patients from other dentists. As a result, if you have an implant problem, no matter how complex, there’s a strong chance that we can fix the issue and get you back on track.

Common Causes For Complications

There are many reasons why tooth implants develop complications, including:

• The fitting of cheap or inferior implants.
• Poor or improper surgical techniques.
• Habitual factors like teeth-grinding.
• Improper use of restoration teeth – Biting ice cubes, opening bottle tops, etc.
• Improper or poor brushing and flossing.
• Poor general health.
• Tobacco smoking.
• A history of gum disease.

Whatever the reason, our concern is getting you and your smile back on track in a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Diagnosing And Treating Dental Implant Complications

Because there are many implant manufacturers, any information you have about the system or design would be beneficial. We always start by examining the implant, evaluating the area around the implant like the gums and assessing the support structure (the surrounding bone). We may also take further scans and X-rays. By investigating these factors we should be able to pinpoint the problem, make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

Treatments may include:

• Tightening the crown – In some cases it may just be that the implant crown has come loose. As a result, it’s often simply a case of tightening the crown using a special screwdriver.
• Redesigning the implant crown – When the restoration crown is chipped, cracked or damaged, we can redesign a new crown and fit you with an identical replica.
• Deep cleaning – When bacteria is causing a problem in and around the implant, we’ll look to deep clean the area above and below the gum line, by gently removing biofilm and tartar using airflow polishing technology.
• Implant extraction and replacement – In some cases where the implant itself has been damaged or bone loss is so severe the implant cannot be saved, we will remove the implant, build up the bone (when necessary), and fit a new implant.

Addressing Implant Complications With Confidence

If you’ve been diagnosed with an implant issue or suspect a problem, our caring and compassionate team is here to help. Renowned in the Kensington, Earls Court area for problem-solving dental implant complications with expert rehabilitation, we guarantee patients are in knowledgeable and trustworthy hands.

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