Can Dental Implants Fall Out

Thinking about implants, or have one that feels off? Get our patient guide to dental implants: https://implant.classicdentalarts.com... Book a visit at our Manalapan office: https://bookit.dentrixascend.com/v1/v... Or call (732) 943-1393. Dental implants can fail, and several of the biggest risks are things you can do something about. In this video, Dr. Spiros Karas, General Dentist at Classic Dental Arts in Manalapan, NJ, explains what implant failure means, the warning signs to watch for, what raises the risk, and the habits that protect an implant for the long run. Can dental implants fail? Yes. Failure usually means the implant becomes loose or is lost. An implant is held by living bone and gum, so the real question is how to keep that bone and gum healthy. There is no percentage here, because the honest answer depends on your health, your habits and your mouth. What are the warning signs that an implant is in trouble? Gums around the implant that are red, tender or bleed when you brush, or a feeling that the tooth is loose or twisting in place. If an implant feels loose or painful, tell your dental provider right away rather than waiting to see if it settles. What raises the risk while an implant is healing? Anything that slows healing. The bone can take several months to heal around a new implant. Smoking can slow healing and may lower long term success. Conditions like diabetes, especially when not well controlled, can get in the way of healing, and infection or delayed healing can also lead to failure. What is peri-implantitis? It is gum disease around an implant that has started to affect the bone holding it. In the first stage, peri-implant mucositis, the gum is inflamed but there is no bone loss yet, and it may be reversible if caught early. In peri-implantitis, the supporting bone starts to break down, and it usually needs surgical treatment. Who is at higher risk over the long term? The strongest evidence points to a history of severe gum disease, poor plaque control and skipping regular maintenance care. Smoking and diabetes clearly matter for healing; how much they matter over the long term is still being studied. How do you protect a dental implant every day? The same way you protect a natural tooth: brush, floss and keep your checkups. An implant can feel so solid that people forget it needs looking after. How often should you see a dentist if you have implants? A professional exam at least every six months, for life, is recommended for people with implant restorations. If your implants hold a removable denture, take it out while you sleep. Should the risk of failure stop you from getting implants? Not on its own. Talk with your dentist about the benefits and risks for you. Your overall health is a big part of whether you are a good candidate, which is why the first step is an exam, not a decision. Chapters 0:00 What should you know if you have or want an implant? 0:34 Can dental implants fail? 1:06 What are the warning signs that an implant is in trouble? 1:31 What raises the risk while an implant is healing? 2:13 What is peri-implantitis? 2:48 Who is at higher risk over the long term? 3:15 How do you protect a dental implant every day? 3:41 How often should you see a dentist if you have implants? 4:00 Should the risk of failure stop you from getting implants? Next: Dentures vs. Dental Implants    • Dentures vs. Implants: What Nobody Tells You   Our Manalapan office welcomes patients from Manalapan, Englishtown, Freehold, Marlboro, Morganville, Millstone, Old Bridge, Howell and nearby Monmouth County towns. Website: https://classicdentalarts.com Phone: (732) 943-1393 Dr. Spiros Karas, General Dentist, Classic Dental Arts, 123 NJ-33 East, Suite #104, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726. (732) 577-9000. NJ License 22DI1608300. Educational only. It does not replace an exam. Video and voice created with AI from Dr. Karas's own likeness and voice. Sources (reviewed October 2026): FDA, Dental Implants: What You Should Know; American Academy of Periodontology, Peri-Implant Diseases; Berglundh et al., Peri-implant diseases and conditions, consensus report of workgroup 4, J Clin Periodontol 2018; American Dental Association, Implants; American College of Prosthodontists, implant restoration maintenance guidelines (Bidra 2016). #DentalImplants #PeriImplantitis #ManalapanNJ #MonmouthCounty