Dental implants are posts that are often made from titanium and are inserted into the jawbone through the gums to replace the roots of a missing tooth. They fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration for four to six months, which makes them incredibly durable and dependable. Even though dental implants have a high success rate of 95% or more, there are still some things that can cause them to fail. Read on to learn about some of the potential causes of failure as well as what to do if you have a loose dental implant.