One implant failed. How soon can I attempt to replace it?

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Scott Young, DDS · Answer

This varies in every case and area of the mouth, but I would say the average wait time is 3-4 months before attempting another implant.  The use of a 3D CT scan is very beneficial in determining if adequate bone is present to attempt another dental implant. Good luck.

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

usually a bone graft procedure is done once the failed implant is removed ( depending on amount of bone destruction as a result of infection around the failing implant) Depending of the amount of bone regeneration needed, a wait time of 4-6 months is needed before another implant is placed pending adequate bone regeneration. If Bone graft is not done at the time of removal of this failed implant, about 2-3 months of healing is neededusually a CBCT scan is done to evaluate the available bone and decide if a new implant could be placed.  If adequate bone is not present, the bone will need to be regenerated.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

minimum wait time after implant failure is 3 months, ideal wait time is 6 months. if socket is filled with bone graft, it will take little longer time.

Donald L. Wilcox, DDS · Answer

Depends on the situation.  If adequate bone is still present in the area, it could be done relatively soon.  If grafting is required which is often the case, usually 3-4 months minimally would be required for adequate healing before attempting another implant in the area.

Joseph F. DelPrete, DMD · Answer

If you are looking to put another implant in the same location you will usually have to wait 3 months for bone healing.  Then if the site is good an implant can be placed

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