Loose dental implants can usually be saved. The most common reason an implant might feel loose is because the restoration attached to the implant—the crown, bridge, or denture—has become loose. We can secure the restoration to your implant at our office with a quick, painless appointment. Very rarely, the dental implant itself may be loose. When this occurs, we may or may not be able to save it. If an implant is compromised due to infection or injury, it sometimes needs to be removed. Once your jaw and soft tissues have healed, a new implant can usually be placed.