Failed or loose dental implant? Treatment options in Dubai
Implant problems are not always the end of the implant. Caught early, inflammation around an implant can often be controlled; left untreated it can lead to bone loss and implant loss.
A loose, painful or bleeding implant needs prompt assessment. Treatment ranges from deep cleaning around the implant to surgical repair, or removing the implant and replacing it after healing. Manhal Medical Center assesses implants placed at other clinics too.
Key facts
- Early assessment saves more implants
- Implants from other clinics assessed
- Crown, screw and bone all checked
- Re-implantation possible after healing
Common causes
Peri-implantitis (gum and bone inflammation), overload from grinding, a loose screw or crown, poor initial planning, smoking and uncontrolled diabetes.
How we assess it
Examination of gums and bite, X-rays or 3D imaging, and checking the crown and screw. If possible, bring the implant system details from your previous clinic.
Treatment options
Cleaning and disinfection, surgical treatment with grafting when suitable, replacing a loose crown or screw, or removal and later re-implantation.
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a biocompatible titanium post that bonds with the jawbone. Once integrated, it supports a crown that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth, and it helps prevent the bone loss that follows an extraction.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-04 · Treating specialist: Dr. Manhal Helfawee, Dr. Moataz Al-Khan
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
Your specialist
Dr. Manhal Helfawee
Medical Director · Dentist & Implant Dentistry
Implants, full-arch rehabilitation and cosmetic restorative dentistry.
Dr. Moataz Al-Khan
Dentist · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Wisdom teeth, complex extractions, grafting and oral surgery.
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Questions patients ask
Patients visit us from Al Safa, Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Quoz, City Walk, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and Al Barsha — and from Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Is a loose implant crown the same as a failed implant?
No. A loose crown or screw can often be fixed; a loose implant in the bone is more serious.
Can a failed implant be replaced?
Often yes, after the site heals and any bone loss is managed.
Why is my implant bleeding?
Bleeding around an implant is a sign of inflammation and should be checked.
Do I need my old implant records?
They help identify parts; if unavailable, imaging still guides treatment.
Where can I get failed dental implant treatment in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, with Dr. Manhal Helfawee (Medical Director · Dentist & Implant Dentistry), Dr. Moataz Al-Khan (Dentist · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery). Book by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page.
Which doctor should I see?
Dr. Manhal Helfawee (Medical Director · Dentist & Implant Dentistry), Dr. Moataz Al-Khan (Dentist · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) at Manhal Medical Center.
How do I book an appointment?
Use the form on this page, call +971 4 328 4560, or WhatsApp +971 52 987 2411. Our team will match you with the right doctor.
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