Can dental implant surgery fail?

Dental implants often fail when the bone does not fuse correctly and strongly enough with the implant cylinder causing the implant to be loose. When this happens, the implant is taken out, and the procedure can be attempted again in a few weeks or months.

What risks do I face with dental implant surgery?

All surgery has some risk, however, risk surrounding dental implant surgery is minimal. If you do have problems because of the surgery, they are likely to include infection at the surgery site, damage to surrounding teeth, blood vessels or the nasal cavity, pain, numbness or tingling in or around your mouth area that's cause by nerve damage, sinus issues caused by the implant being placed into a sinus cavity.