Dental Implant Horror Stories

There are many dentists who are attempting complex implant cases without the full training required. And there is a lot of pressure on those dentists to try shortcuts in order to speed the treatment, or to save money.

Here are some of the issues that come up, with links to further information:

	General issues of dental implant failure - Why they happen and what can be done for you after failure occurs.
	Loose dental implants - Sometimes the fixtures don't ever become solid in the bone. More often, they are solid for a while and later become loose. Dr. Chal explains why and tells you what can be done about this.
	If the looseness continues, eventually you can have the dental implant fall out. These situations can be treated, but it will require a new fixture and new surgery.
	Dental implant infection results from several causes. Dr. Chal explains why this happens and what to do about it.

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