Expert Peri-Implantitis Care with Dr. LaRisse Skene

If you’re experiencing pain, swelling, or infection around a dental implant, you may be dealing with a condition known as peri-implantitis or implant failure. These problems can be serious—but they’re also treatable when caught early. Patients across Salt Lake City trust Dr. LaRisse Skene, an Ivy League–trained periodontist, for expert care in diagnosing and treating ailing, failed, and infected dental implants.

What Causes Dental Implant Problems?

While dental implants are designed to last for many years, complications can develop when the surrounding gum or bone becomes unhealthy. The most common causes include:

• Gum inflammation or infection around the implant (peri-implantitis)
• Bone loss caused by bacteria or inflammation
• Improper bite alignment or excessive stress on the implant
• Poor oral hygiene or smoking
• Systemic health issues that affect healing

Symptoms may include bleeding, tenderness, gum recession, or a loose implant. If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to see a specialist right away.

Salt Lake City’s Specialist in Ailing and Failed Dental Implants

Dr. Skene received advanced specialty training in periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution nationally recognized for excellence in dentistry. With extensive experience in complex implant cases, she provides precise diagnosis and targeted treatment for patients with failing or infected dental implants.

Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

• Deep cleaning and implant surface detoxification
• Regenerative bone grafting to rebuild lost bone
• Surgical infection removal and tissue regeneration
• Implant replacement when necessary, using state-of-the-art techniques

Dr. Skene’s approach focuses on saving your natural bone and supporting tissues whenever possible, helping restore long-term health and function.

Why Choose a Periodontist for Implant Problems?

Periodontists are dental specialists trained in treating the gums and bone that support implants. By working with a periodontal expert like Dr. Skene, you receive advanced care that targets not just the infection, but the underlying cause—ensuring a healthier, more stable result.

Schedule a Dental Implant Evaluation in Salt Lake City
If your dental implant feels loose, painful, or swollen, don’t wait for the problem to worsen. Early treatment can prevent bone loss and help save your implant.

Contact our office today to schedule a comprehensive implant evaluation with Dr. LaRisse Skene, Salt Lake City’s trusted peri-implantitis and implant failure specialist.
Call Mosaic Periodontics: 801-207-7070