For around 95% of patients, dental implants provide successful and predictable tooth replacement. However, there are some circumstances that, unfortunately, can cause these prosthetic tooth roots to fail, making it necessary to remove them. If one of your implants is no longer functioning properly, and your dentist determines that extracting it is the wisest course of action, what can you expect from the procedure? Below, you will find a brief guide to what is involved in removing a failed implant in Westborough:
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