How to handle complications in dental implant outcomes?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have had two failed implants. I had the first implant two years ago, and it was fine for about six months, and then it became slightly loose. Then, they removed it and blamed the dentist who put on the crown by saying that they had put too much cement.

I got the second implant a few months later, and after crown placement, it became loose probably a week later. Both times, there was no swelling or pain. For bone implants, they told me that I had enough bone and did not need a bone graft.

But yesterday, my dentist said that the latest implant caused slight bone loss. All my other teeth are healthy. I am not a smoker. Why is the implant not working?

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

There is bone loss, and it can be due to the failed implant (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If one failed, there was always a very high chance of the failure of the other implant, too.

I believe they did not give the dental implant a proper time to heal, and are placing the crown soon. Usually, after placing an implant, they should wait for four to six months before placing the top portion. It also depends on many other physical factors; thus, the problem cannot be pinpointed to anyone.

Please do not place any other implant now. Ask your dentist to just remove the top off and wait to see if the area heals and the implant solidifies.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.