Why Did My
Dental Implant Fail?
A failed dental implant is distressing — but in most cases, replacement is possible. Dr. Pragya Pathak specialises in the assessment, removal, and replacement of failed implants, including complex cases involving peri-implantitis and significant bone loss.
Warning Signs of
Implant Failure
Dental implants have a high long-term success rate, but failure does occur. Early recognition of warning signs is critical — the sooner a failing implant is assessed, the more treatment options are available and the better the outcome.
If you experience any of the signs listed here, do not wait for your next routine appointment. Contact Excellence Dental for a prompt specialist assessment.
Pain or discomfort
Persistent pain around the implant, especially when biting or chewing
Implant mobility
Any movement of the implant crown or the implant itself
Swelling or redness
Inflammation of the gum tissue around the implant
Pus or discharge
Infection signs around the implant site
Gum recession
The gum pulling away from the implant, exposing the metal
Bone loss on X-ray
Progressive bone loss visible on radiographs at review appointments
Our Approach to
Failed Implant Management
Specialist Assessment
A thorough clinical examination and CBCT scan to assess the extent of bone loss, the condition of surrounding tissue, and the cause of failure.
Cause Identification
Understanding why the implant failed is essential to preventing recurrence. We assess for peri-implantitis, occlusal overload, systemic factors, and surgical causes.
Treatment of Infection
If peri-implantitis is present, it is treated first — with deep cleaning, antibiotics, and if necessary, surgical debridement — before any replacement is considered.
Replacement Planning
Once the site has healed and any infection is resolved, a replacement implant plan is developed — including bone grafting if required to rebuild lost bone.
Complex Cases Are
Our Speciality
Dr. Pragya Pathak's specialist training in Periodontics and Oral Implantology — combined with her fellowship credentials from the USA and Portugal — means she is equipped to manage the most challenging implant failure cases. She regularly accepts referrals from other clinics for complex peri-implantitis and failed implant cases.
Every failed implant case begins with a thorough CBCT-based assessment. We do not rush to replacement — we first understand why the implant failed, treat any active infection, and plan the replacement with the same rigour as a primary implant case.
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Your Dental Implant?
Do not wait. Book an urgent assessment at Excellence Dental, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore. Early intervention significantly improves outcomes.