Most people pick dental implants when they lose a tooth - there's solid logic behind it. When planned and placed correctly, these fixtures bring back the ability to chew properly, keep the jawbone from weakening, slow down facial changes, last many years, act like real teeth. Modern implant dentistry routinely reports success rates above 90 percent. Even so, implants sometimes fail - though it happens infrequently. Patients may feel upset when this occurs, especially since they counted on long-term results. In truth, one error hardly ever causes the problem. More often, unseen body reactions, physical stress, or daily habits slowly play a role. These influences are missed early on or emerge later without warning. Understanding why implants fail—and more importantly, how those failures can be prevented—plays a critical role in long-term success. What Exactly Is Dental Implant Failure? Not every dental implant sticks around like it should. Sometimes, it just won’t bond with the bone ...
