I often get questions from people who have gone through a dental implant procedure but then the implant fails, and they want to know whether they could pursue a claim.

Dental implants can fail for a variety of reasons but the most common, and preventable, are infection and bone loss.

Peri-implantitis is a type of infection surrounding the implant and inside the gums. It can lead to bone loss and certainly implant failure. Prompt recognition and treatment can improve success.

It is also possible that the implant just simply does not integrate with your jaw bone. This is common for people who have low bone density or otherwise suffer some type of trauma following the implant procedure. In these cases, bone grafts may improve overall success.

If you have sustained an injury following a dental procedure, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.