dental implant failure

• June 13, 2021

  Why Did Three of My Dental Implants Fall Out?

  I had six dental implants placed a few weeks ago and I’ve already had three fall out. I’ve paid 3/4 of the fee already. Should I get a partial refund? Is it possible for me to get them again because they were supposed to secure a denture to them. Leigh Dear Leigh, You absolutely should…

• May 31, 2021

  Help! My Dental Implants are Falling Out.

  I had a full mouth reconstruction done a year ago and the dental implant crowns have been falling off leaving me with nothing but the screws. Now one of the implants themselves have fallen out. I’ve been trying to reach my dentist for months, but they keep blowing me off. Now I learn he’s actually…

• December 3, 2020

  Dentist Placed a Dental Implant Knowing it Would Fail

  I need some advice. I went to see a dentist who said he’s placed a lot of dental implants. I trusted him and now feel like I’ve been taken advantage of.  When he “finished” my implant surgery, he told me that he realized I didn’t have enough bone structure and now he wants to know…

• July 31, 2020

  Titanium or Zirconia Dental Implants

  I have a titanium dental implant but recently read that there is evidence metal, including mercury, in dental work can cause neurological problems. I’m about to get a new dental implant and I am trying to find a dentist willing to give me zirconia type. It’s proving to be a tad difficult to find one. …

• June 30, 2020

  Bone Grafting for Dental Implant Didn't Work

  I have a dentist who has done many dental implants over the years, so I felt fairly confident he could do mine. When he went in the first time, he decided I needed to have some bone grafting done for the dental implant to have the best chance. So, we decided to go ahead with…

• June 22, 2019

  dental implant perforated my sinus cavity

  I’m a little concerned about some things. I was several months into my “healing period” from my dental implant being placed when the dentist removed it. He said it wasn’t integrating with the bone and the implant perforated my sinus by a few millimeters. He gave me flonase and instructions not to blow my nose,…

• October 8, 2018

  Dental Implants in Mexico

  Why are dental implants so much cheaper in Mexico than in the United States? Brent Dear Brent, Good question. Many people complain about dental costs in the United States. In fact, there is a whole dental tourism industry. Much of the higher cost is due to regulations. However, most of those regulations are there for…