{"id":79,"date":"2021-08-27T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2021-09-27T14:38:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T14:38:27","slug":"keys-to-avoiding-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalhamden.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/27\/keys-to-avoiding-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Keys to Preventing Dental Implant Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to some estimates, dental implants are successful in over 95% of cases. However, they are not totally impervious to problems. In rare instances, dental implant failure<\/a> occurs. While this possibility should not scare you, it shouldmotivate you to take some simple preventive measures. Applying the following tips will greatly increase the chances that your dental implants will serve you well for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Choose the Right Implant Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most implant dentists are quite skilled, but there are some who lack experience or whose in-office technology is behind the times. Researching practices in your area will help you choose a dentist who has a track record of successful implant cases. If a practice has on-staff specialists, such as a periodontist, that is even better. Once you find the right dentist, you can rely on them, not just for your initial implant procedure, but also for help with maintaining your implants for the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay Attention to Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The top cause of dental implant failure is an infection called peri-implantitis. It is usually the result of missteps in oral hygiene. To reduce your risk of peri-implantitis, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n