Dental implants are among the most successful and durable solutions for missing teeth. But in rare cases, implants can fail due to infection, trauma, or improper healing. At South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our team of board-certified oral surgeons is equipped with the expertise and technology to provide implant salvage and failure repair, giving your smile a second chance.

If you’re experiencing discomfort or noticing unusual symptoms around your dental implant, our Jupiter team is here to help with compassionate, surgical expertise.

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

While implant failure is uncommon, it’s important to understand potential causes. The most frequent reason is peri-implantitis, a bacterial infection that affects the gum tissue and supporting bone around the implant. This is often linked to poor oral hygiene, but can also stem from:

• Untreated periodontal disease
  
• Trauma to the implant area (accidents or injury)
  
• Pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes)
  
• Inadequate integration of the implant with the jawbone
  
• Smoking or certain medications that impact healing
  

Our team uses digital imaging and thorough diagnostics to assess the cause and plan the most effective treatment approach.

Symptoms of a Failing Dental Implant

If you notice any of the following, contact our Jupiter office immediately for evaluation:

• Persistent pain or soreness near your implant
  
• Red, swollen, or bleeding gums around the site
  
• A loose or shifting implant
  
• Discomfort while chewing or biting
  
• Receding gums or exposed implant threads
  
• Unpleasant taste or odor in your mouth
  

The earlier we intervene, the more likely we can preserve the implant without removal.

How Does Implant Salvage Work?

Treatment depends on the stage of implant failure and the underlying cause. Our goal is always to preserve the implant if possible, using one of the following approaches:

Non-Surgical Treatment

If caught early, we may coordinate with your general dentist to provide:

• Deep cleaning or scaling
  
• Localized antibiotic therapy
  
• Improved oral hygiene instruction
  

This is typically effective for mild cases of peri-implantitis.

Surgical Implant Salvage

For more advanced cases, our surgical team may perform:

• Flap surgery to clean beneath the gums
  
• Bone grafting to rebuild lost support
  
• Implant removal and replacement, if necessary
  

In complex cases, we may recommend zygomatic implants or a full evaluation as part of full mouth reconstruction.

Why Choose South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?

At SFOMS, we provide comprehensive care before, during, and after implant placement. Whether we originally placed your implant or not, we’re here to help.

• Decades of experience with complex implant revision cases
  
• Sedation dentistry is available for comfort during procedures
  
• Convenient Jupiter location, with offices also in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach
  
• In-network with many PPO insurance plans
  
• Financing options are available for out-of-pocket expenses
  

Our surgeons also collaborate with your referring dentist to ensure complete continuity of care.