A failed dental implant can often be replaced, but the dentist must first check the cause of failure. Common causes include poor bone integration, infection around the implant, peri-implantitis, gum disease, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, excessive bite force, bruxism, poor implant position, or prosthetic overload. Peri-implant disease can cause inflammation around implant tissues and, if not treated early, may lead to bone loss.  ‘Early implant failure usually happens before proper bone integration or before stable loading. Late implant failure usually happens after the implant has been functioning and may be due to infection, bone loss, bite overload, prosthetic issues, or poor maintenance. A … Continue reading Can failed Dental Implant be replaced?