You are choosing to get dental implants because this modern restorative procedure boasts a 95 percent success rate and has improved thousands of lives. Unlike traditional replacement options like dentures, crowns, and bridges, dental implants are surgically placed in your jaw to replace the entire structure of your missing tooth. Like all dental procedures, there is a slight chance that your body won’t accept the titanium posts. While failed implants are rare, if it does happen, it’s important to identify it quickly and not panic. Read on to learn the symptoms of failing implants and what you should do.
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