Implants can become loose in your mouth; sometimes, it’s hard to avoid. Where an implant can get loose is between the implant body and the permanent abutment that supports the crown. When this happens, all your dentist has to do is screw it tighter so that it doesn’t move again. When the actual body of the implant gets loose, this is caused by inflammation. This inflammation is caused by the implant not integrating or healing with the bone, so your body rejects the implant. If that happens, the treatment of choice would be to remove the failing implant, re-graph the area, wait four to five months for the inflammation to resolve itself, and then follow up with a fresh, brand-new implant. Schedule an appointment by calling (619) 444-1001 or clicking here. We are located at 707 Arnele Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020.
