Failing Dental Implants - Victorville, CA
Safeguard Your Smile with Expert Solutions for Failing Implants
Restore Your Oral Health with Advanced Implant Care
If you have dental implants, but are experiencing swelling, pain, or infection, it’s important to seek expert care. Implant failure in Victorville, CA, can occur due to under-engineering, where too few implants are placed or positioned incorrectly.
This can cause uneven pressure, leading to fractures, bone loss, or infection. Dr. Benjamin Pinto at HD Prosthodontics provides advanced treatment to remove and replace failing implants, restoring your comfort and oral health.
Causes of Dental Implant Complications
- Excessive stress on implant(s)
- Improper angle and location
- Unadjusted or misaligned bite
- Chronic teeth grinding
- Poor oral hygiene
- Dental trauma
- Systemic disease
A Solution for Failing Dental Implants
Step 1: Evaluation and Diagnosis
The first step in treating a failing dental implant in Victorville, CA, is a thorough evaluation using clinical exams and X-rays. This allows Dr. Pinto to determine the extent of damage, bone loss, or infection around the implant. If previous nonsurgical or surgical treatments such as peri-implantitis therapy or bone grafting have not been successful, complete implant replacement is often the best course of action.
Step 2: Preparing for Removal
Once replacement is determined, Dr. Pinto will carefully plan the removal process to ensure your comfort and preserve as much natural bone as possible. Local anesthesia is typically used to numb the area, and advanced tools are prepared to minimize trauma to the surrounding tissues. The focus at this stage is precision and safety.
Step 3: Removing the Implant
One removal method involves carefully cutting a small section of bone surrounding the implant. Specialized instruments, such as piezo-electric devices, achieve precise cuts while protecting adjacent bone and tissues. This technique is especially useful when the implant is firmly anchored or fused to the bone.
An alternative method involves gently “reverse torquing” the implant out of the bone. Using controlled force, the implant is unscrewed in the opposite direction of its original placement. This approach can often remove the implant without bone cutting, making it often less invasive.
Step 4: Preserving Bone for the Future
Throughout the process, the priority is to preserve as much healthy bone as possible. Maintaining strong bone structure ensures more predictable results when placing a new implant in the future. By using careful, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Pinto improves the chances of long-term implant success and stability.
Why Choose HD Prosthodontics?
Experiencing a failed dental implant in Victorville, CA, doesn’t mean you’re no longer a candidate—it simply emphasizes the importance of expert care. We combine advanced technology, an on-site dental lab, and the specialized training of our prosthodontist, Dr. Pinto, to ensure precise, customized treatment.
Using proven materials and techniques, we deliver lasting strength and natural-looking results. With our comprehensive approach, you can achieve a healthy, functional, and beautiful new smile!
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