{"id":27,"date":"2024-10-11T21:48:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T21:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagiofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:52:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:52:02","slug":"dental-implant-feels-loose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagiofamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/11\/dental-implant-feels-loose\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dental Implant Feels Loose; What Should I Do Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants<\/a> are the ideal way to replace lost teeth not only because they are incredibly lifelike and functional, but also because they boast a success rate of over 95% and can last for a lifetime if they receive proper care. However, implants can come loose in some cases, and this can lead to undesirable consequences such as failure of the appliance. Here\u2019s a brief overview of a few reasons why your implant may feel loose as well as a guide to how the problem can be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Dental Implant Loose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants typically come loose for one of two reasons, those being:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A loose restoration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are used to mount lifelike and functional dental restorations such as bridges, dentures, or artificial teeth, and one of these appliances becoming partially detached is a common reason for an implant to feel loose. Luckily, this problem is relatively simple to resolve, as the solution is to either reattach or replace the loose appliance. However, it may be necessary to also replace the abutment piece that holds the restoration in place if it has been damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The implant itself is loose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The titanium post anchoring the implant in the jaw coming loose is a more serious problem than a loose restoration, as it typically means that the implant is not properly fused with the bone structure and is, therefore, failing. A loose implant can be caused by failed osseointegration, meaning that it did not bond with its surrounding bone tissue adequately, or peri-implantitis, meaning that the bond has been compromised by infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Get My Dental Implant Fixed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to do after discovering a loose dental implant is to call your dentist to explain the situation and schedule an appointment. While a loose dental implant is urgent, it doesn\u2019t usually count as a dental emergency, so it can typically wait until the next business day if necessary. However, it\u2019s a great idea to leave a message with an explanation of the situation and your phone number if you reach the office after hours. When you speak with your dentist, be sure to mention important information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n