Patients are carefully evaluated and approved for dental implant placement before their procedure occurs, which is why the implant failure rate is only around 1%. A common sign that an implant has failed to fuse with the jawbone properly is when it feels loose in the jawbone, and this usually occurs within the first few months of receiving an implant. Other signs of implant failure include pain or gum recession around the implant, gum swelling, and difficulty biting down and eating. If something doesn't feel quite right, we recommend scheduling a quick visit with our team.