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Most people who fail with dental implants never saw it coming. There is one condition that quietly ruins implants and most patients do not even know they have it. If your dentist misses this, you could lose the implant and the bone around it, leaving you worse off than before you started.

In this video, I'm going to break down the real reasons an implant can fail, including the one most people overlook, and show you what actually needs to happen before anyone places an implant in your mouth.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The #1 Reason You Should NOT Get Dental Implants
0:57 What a dental implant actually is
1:22 Why implants fail from the bone, not the post
1:43 Gum disease most people do not know they have
2:59 Why implant failure is not a quick fix
4:19 Radiation and implant candidacy
5:03 Heavy grinding and clenching at night
6:00 Misaligned jaws and lateral force on implants
7:46 Why being told no does not mean never
8:43 Implants versus dentures, the real comparison

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Can I get dental implants if I have gum disease? Active gum disease must be treated first because the same bacteria that destroyed your natural tooth and bone will attack the implant the same way. Once the infection is controlled, implants can often move forward safely.
Why do dental implants fail even though they cannot get cavities? Implants fail because the bone and gum tissue around them break down, not because the implant material wears out. Gum disease, grinding, radiation damage, or a misaligned bite are the most common causes of that breakdown.
Can I still get implants if I grind my teeth at night? Yes, but the grinding or clenching needs to be controlled first since implants have no ligament to absorb that pressure like a natural tooth does. Treating the bruxism protects the bone and helps the implant last.

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ABOUT DR. JUAN G LOPEZ
Dr. Juan G Lopez DMD, DDS is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and diplomat of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, serving patients in Coral Springs, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, and Aventura, Florida. He trained in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery in Colombia, then completed an additional 3 years of dental training, a second maxillofacial surgery residency, and a 1 year fellowship in orthognathic and temporomandibular joint disorders at New York University. With 35 years of experience and thousands of patients treated across the full maxillofacial scope, Dr. Lopez is board certified in Dental Anesthesia, Oral Implantology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and holds the rank of Major in the US Army. Patients travel from both coasts of Florida and beyond to see him for full arch implants, non surgical TMJ care, and trauma reconstruction.

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