The dental staff may recommend and instruct you in the use of a water irrigating system, special brushes and floss to help you with your home care program. Remember, a properly inserted implant that is functioning correctly can still fail just like a natural tooth from patient neglect. Discoloration of replacement teeth of the implant prosthesis depends on the materials used to construct them. The type of implant necessary, the bite or occlusion, the habits and oral condition of the patient determine what material will be provided for the replacement teeth. Dental implants can fail for the same reasons any body replacement part or prosthesis can fail, such as systemic diseases or surgical complications.
Dental implants can also fail from many of the same reasons that cause tooth loss.
The quality of bone is a factor that can limit the chances of success. However, an experienced implantologist can diagnose and usually treat the more difficult situations. Regular professional care can often prevent implant loss with corrective treatment. Because so many types of dental implant system are available today, qualified implant candidates can generally have a failed implant replaced. If bone or soft tissue grafts are necessary after an implant was removed, the site can usually be reentered and another implant can usually be placed in a matter of months.