Why Implant Loosening & Falling Out Mean You Should See a Dentist Right Away, Plus How to Deal With It

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We are The Square Dental Clinic, which strives for treatment that harmonizes aesthetics and function with a high level of completeness.

If an implant you invested significant time and money into starts to loosen

or even falls out, it is only natural to feel startled and anxious.

Those reading this article were probably searching for things like implant loosening or implant falling out.

What I want to say to those people is,

there is no need to read further—go to the clinic right away. ^^;

There are clear medical reasons why an implant may fall out,

and how you respond to it determines the lifespan of the implant.

So in this post,

1. Why implants loosen
2. What to do if an implant falls out
3. How to prevent recurrence and use it for a long time

Let’s talk frankly about these three topics. :)

You should not take implant loosening lightly.

Because an implant works on the principle of fully integrating with bone, it should not normally move at all.

If it does loosen, that is a sign that there is a problem somewhere in the structure connecting the root (titanium component), the middle section (abutment), and the head (crown).

The main causes of implant loosening are as follows.

1. When the cement dissolves

The crown is cemented onto the abutment, and this crown must withstand chewing forces of more than 100 kg every day.

If the crown weakens, the cement can dissolve and it may slowly become loose.

In this case, cleaning the inside and, if there is no major issue, recementing it with new adhesive will solve the problem.

2. When the screw loosens

When placing the abutment, which acts as the middle section above the root, it is tightened with a screw.

This screw gradually loosens under strong force, causing the implant to become loose.

If left untreated, the middle section continues to bear force and may damage the implant root, causing cracks or breakage.

If the situation is poor, the entire root may need to be removed and reoperation performed.

3. When osseointegration is lost

The last and worst case is when the bond between the root and the bone itself is broken.

In this case, reimplantation is usually necessary.

If an implant falling out problem occurs? Whether only the crown has come out, whether the middle section came out together,

or whether the whole implant came out,

the treatment will differ.

No matter the situation, it is not a good sign, so you should go to the clinic immediately.

If the implant falling out is only a broken crown, making a new one or reattaching it may be enough,

but more important than that is

✔️ whether your biting force is too strong ✔️ whether your bite is misaligned ✔️ whether the jawbone has weakened due to peri-implantitis, etc.

The key is analyzing the cause of why it came out.

As described above, finding and correcting these causative factors is directly linked to the lifespan of the implant.

What is the fundamental solution for using implants for a long time? To prevent the mishap of an implant coming out or loosening,

and to respond immediately even if a problem occurs,

ultimately you need to meet a skilled medical team

that can properly place the implant from the start while providing continuous care.

An implant is not just a matter of looking at one tooth, as many people think.

It must be placed at the optimal angle by analyzing the occlusion of the upper and lower jaws and the relationship with surrounding teeth so that excessive force is not applied.

Therefore, I recommend choosing a place where specialists in integrated dentistry or orthodontics are present

and can provide a three-dimensional diagnosis.

In addition, the patient’s effort is also important.

Since implants have no nerves, you cannot feel pain even if a problem occurs.

There are many unfortunate cases where something that could have been easily fixed by simply tightening a screw after regular checkups was left untreated and ended up requiring reoperation.

When a patient pays for an implant, that also includes the clinic’s aftercare warranty system.

In other words, you should make sure you do not miss the parts you can follow up on. ^^;

Please keep in mind that the practical and accurate way to use an implant for a long time is to follow the instructions given by the medical team and attend regular checkups consistently.

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As emphasized throughout the article,

it is important to receive an implant from a place with abundant skill and clinical experience from the very first treatment.

If the implant you had placed is loosening or seems like it may fall out,

that may be your tooth’s final distress signal, so you must visit a dental clinic as soon as possible.

If you have more questions for us,

feel free to leave a comment or ask through Naver TalkTalk. ^^

We are The Square Dental Clinic,

which pursues honest and precise,

as well as comfortable and safe treatment.

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