Dental Implants Failing After Treatment in Turkey? What You Need to Know

Travelling to Turkey for dental implants has become increasingly popular among UK patients, often because of lower treatment costs and the possibility of completing extensive dental treatment within a relatively short period.

Many patients return home happy with their treatment. However, dental implants can develop complications  whether they were placed in Turkey, the UK or elsewhere.

If you have returned from Turkey and are experiencing pain, swelling, bleeding, a loose implant or problems with your implant-supported teeth, it is important to have the area professionally assessed.

At One Dental Kensington, we can assess dental implants and implant restorations for patients who are concerned about previous treatment.

Why Can Dental Implants Fail?

Dental implants have the potential to provide a long-term solution for missing teeth, but successful treatment depends on several biological, surgical and restorative factors.

An implant can experience problems during the initial healing period or after it has been functioning for some time.

Possible reasons for implant complications include:

• Failure of the implant to integrate properly with the jawbone
• Infection or inflammation around the implant
• Peri-implantitis and associated bone loss
• Insufficient bone around the implant
• Gum health problems
• Implant positioning
• Excessive biting forces or teeth grinding
• Problems with the crown, bridge or prosthesis attached to the implants
• Smoking and other individual risk factors
• Difficulties maintaining adequate oral hygiene around the restoration

Determining why an implant is causing problems usually requires a clinical examination and, where appropriate, diagnostic imaging.

What Is Peri-Implantitis?

One potential cause of problems around an existing dental implant is peri-implantitis.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues surrounding a dental implant and is associated with progressive loss of supporting bone.

If it progresses, the implant may eventually lose stability.

Early assessment is therefore important if you notice changes around an implant.

Signs Your Dental Implant May Be Failing

Having discomfort does not automatically mean your dental implant has failed. However, you should arrange a dental assessment if you experience symptoms such as:

• Persistent pain or tenderness
• Swelling around an implant
• Bleeding around the implant
• Pus or discharge
• Persistent bad taste or bad breath
• Gum recession around an implant
• Difficulty biting or chewing
• A crown or bridge that feels loose
• An implant that appears to move
• Changes in the appearance of your gums or implant teeth

An implant itself should not normally become mobile once successfully integrated. If you believe the implant is moving, seek professional dental advice promptly.

My Dental Implants from Turkey Hurt — What Should I Do?

If you have recently returned from Turkey following dental implant treatment and are experiencing significant or persistent discomfort, contact your original treating clinic and arrange an assessment with a dentist locally if necessary.

Keep any information you received from the overseas clinic, including:

• X-rays or scans
• Implant records
• The implant manufacturer and system used
• Treatment plans
• Surgical reports
• Details of crowns or bridges
• Medication records

These records can be extremely useful when another dentist assesses your implants.

If you have severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or other symptoms suggesting an urgent medical problem, seek urgent medical or dental care.

Can a Failed Dental Implant Be Saved?

Not every implant problem means that the implant needs to be removed.

Treatment depends on what is causing the problem and how advanced it is.

For example, a problem may relate to the crown or bridge rather than the implant itself. In other cases, inflammation around an implant may require professional treatment and ongoing maintenance.

Where there is significant bone loss, loss of integration, an unfavourable implant position or another serious complication, removal of an implant may sometimes need to be considered.

The appropriate approach can only be determined following a clinical assessment.

Can a Failed Implant Be Replaced?

In some cases, yes.

If an implant needs to be removed, your dentist can assess the remaining bone and soft tissues before discussing whether another implant is appropriate.

Some patients may require a period of healing first. Others may need bone grafting or additional treatment before another implant can be considered.

The treatment plan will depend on your individual situation rather than simply replacing the previous implant immediately.

What If I Have a Full Set of Implants from Turkey?

Patients sometimes travel abroad for more extensive treatment involving multiple implants and a fixed bridge or full-arch restoration.

If you are having problems with this type of treatment, it is particularly important to establish whether the issue involves:

• The implants themselves
• The surrounding bone or gums
• The screws or other components
• The bite
• The bridge or prosthesis
• Cleaning and maintenance around the implants

A comprehensive assessment can help identify which parts of the treatment are healthy and which may require attention.

Should I Have Dental Implants Abroad?

Choosing where to undergo dental implant treatment is a personal decision.

Treatment abroad is not automatically poor-quality treatment, just as having treatment in the UK cannot guarantee that complications will never occur.

However, dental implant treatment involves more than the surgical appointment itself.

Before choosing treatment overseas, patients should consider how their assessment, implant surgery, healing, restoration and long-term maintenance will be managed — and what will happen if complications develop after returning to the UK.

Understanding who will provide follow-up care can be particularly important with complex implant treatment.

Dental Implant Problems After Turkey Treatment: Getting a Second Opinion in London

If you have already had dental implants in Turkey and something does not feel right, obtaining a professional assessment can help establish what is happening.

At One Dental Kensington, our dental team can assess existing dental implant treatment and discuss the findings with you.

Where clinically appropriate, this may include examination of the gums and implant restorations together with diagnostic imaging to assess the implants and surrounding structures.

The aim is to understand the problem first before recommending any further treatment.

Worried About Dental Implants Placed in Turkey?

If you are searching for “Turkey dental implants gone wrong,” “failing dental implants,” “dental implant repair near me” or “implant dentist near me”, professional assessment is the best place to start.

Visit One Dental Kensington on Kensington High Street for an assessment of your existing dental implants.

One Dental Kensington

371 Kensington High Street
London
W14 8QZ

Book a Dental Implant Assessment in Kensington

If you are experiencing problems with dental implants placed in Turkey or elsewhere, contact One Dental Kensington to arrange an assessment.

Our team can examine your existing implants, investigate possible causes of your symptoms and explain the treatment options that may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.