If you have dental implants and are having difficulty with them, call (678) 762-0690 and schedule an appointment with our Alpharetta, GA dental office. It is critical that you have your implant examined right away and that you do not try to self-diagnose the problem. This can lead to further irritation and dental challenges. During an examination we can let you know if you need a dental implant restoration and the best way to proceed with one.
They are actually very rare. At Healthy Smiles of Georgia one of the reasons that we recommend dental implants is because of their high success rate. Depending on the dentist you visit, that can be as high as 99 percent.
If there is a problem, your dental implant could become loose or the crown (tooth portion) could crack or fall off.
If your implant has become loose it may be because osseointegration never took place fully. This is the process where the titanium implant fuses with the actual jawbone. Bone is deposited around the implant over the course of several months and this makes an implant as secure as a natural root would be. If that process does not fully complete, your implant could become loose in the future. Additionally, the stability of your implant depends on your jawbone remaining dense and strong. If you develop gum disease or an infection that deteriorates your bone, the implant could become loose and fail. This makes it important to call our 30004 dental office if you notice any signs of gum disease which may include red, swollen and bleeding gums. Additionally, if you develop a toothache you need to visit our office for treatment right away. Doing so will prevent you from developing an infection that could negatively impact your jawbone.
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Call us right away. The implant will not tighten on its own, nor will the problem correct itself. If you attempt to self-diagnose and treat, you could end up damaging your bone.
That depends on which portion of the implant is being repaired. If the actual tooth (dental crown) has become cracked or damaged, that can be replaced or repaired without needing to address the actual implant (titanium post). In this scenario, you should schedule an examination. If your tooth has fallen off, bring it with you. Otherwise, we can examine it and let you know if we can repair the crack or chip without actually removing the crown. At Healthy Smiles of Georgia, we view this a the best-case scenario since it is the fastest way to restore your implant and the least invasive. If the crown does need to be replaced, the dental lab will create a new one for us to carefully attach to the abutment that is secured to your implant.
If your actual implant has failed that is a whole new process that can take up to four steps. The first step is to carefully remove it which may require surgery. Then depending on the condition of your jawbone, a bone graft may then be necessary. If your implant became loose due to a lack of density, not correcting the problem will make it impossible to replace the implant. You will need to heal from this procedure before a new implant can be placed, essentially starting the procedure all over again. If you are faced with this scenario, we can discuss the various options that are available to you in further detail.
If the tooth portion of your implant has fractured, we will examine you and let you know if we can restore it using bonding material or if we have to replace the crown.
Yes, if the actual implant becomes loose, it will typically need to be removed. The area will then need to be cleaned and a bone graft may be necessary. Once healed, a new implant can be placed.
It is likely that you will need to undergo surgery to have your implant removed, the area cleaned and your jawbone grafted. This will be done under anesthesia so that you do not feel anything during the actual treatment. However, your recovery period may feel very similar to when the implant was first placed. That means that you will have some swelling, discomfort and soreness. To combat this, you should use an ice pack for fifteen minutes at a time, take ibuprofen and eat cool soft foods for several days. If you also had a bone graft you will need to be careful not to apply pressure to the area so your food restrictions may last slightly longer than they did before. During a follow-up examination you will be given the green light to return to your normal dietary habits. One thing to keep in mind is that if you do need a bone graft, it is likely to take six to nine months for the graft to be complete so that you can have a new implant placed. At that point, the process will be identical to when you had an implant placed for the first time.
Probably not. Dental implants have a success rate of 99 percent. It is incredibly rare for a dental implant to fail so if one does, your others should be fine. The only difference is that if you had an injury that caused an implant to fail, you should have all of your teeth examined to make sure that none of the rest are damaged.
We can conduct an initial examination, identify what the problem is and how extensive it is. This will involve a physical examination along with x-rays so that we can determine the density of your jawbone. At that point, we will let you know if we can assist you or if you need to be referred to a Alpharetta specialist. At Healthy Smiles of Georgia our focus is on your complete oral health and ensuring that you have access to the procedures you need, whether with us or a specialist. To learn more, call our 30004 dental office at 678-762-0690.
Trinity steiding2024-03-27Dr. Jai is so wonderful as are all of his assistants and receptionists. They always encourage me to let them know if I have any questions or issues during the cleanings. I have what’s called ‘groovy’ teeth so getting cavities was something I knew often. Since coming here I’ve had less to no issues with my teeth and always come out sparkly clean. Healthy Smiles of Georgia really cares about the patient/ client and I recommend you come here :)!
Christian Smith2024-03-15Dr. Jai and his whole team were very friendly and professional. This office is also completely transparent with the cost of services. The best tooth care experience I have had in my life. A big thank you to the whole team!
Shivangi Patel2024-03-13I had started having pain in my right wisdom tooth. I thought it would go away with time & waited for about a week, but on Saturday, when I couldn't tolerate it at all, I made a call to Dr. Jai’s office and got lucky that they saw me on the same day. It came out that I had a cavity on my right side molar. My visits with Dr. Jai & his staff (Victoria & Amisha) were pleasant & satisfying. I would suggest visiting him because he is passionate about his work and serves you best.
Joelle DeNardo2024-03-07Absolutely love Dr. Jai and the entire staff. They treat us like family and have gone out of their way to accommodate us. Very clean, friendly and great family dentist.
Brittney McCree2024-02-21I have been a patient of Dr. J’s for two years. He is warm and personable. The office staff is also pleasant. I can typically schedule an appointment that fits my schedule rather quickly. Convenient location & good parking.
Sami Abernathy2024-01-03Everyone who works here is great. All really nice and also very helpful. Dr J is also very knowledgeable and quite funny as well. Great place to get your teeth done
Sammy Freck2023-12-18great experience, pam is the best!!
Zachary2023-11-16The overall experience was quite pleasant. The dentist has never been a particularly favorite place of mine but the staff made it much less stressful. Would highly recommend.
