Options for Dental Implant Restoration After Damage

Everyone who gets one or more dental implants needs to learn about dental implant restoration, as they will need to undergo a restoration process if they happen to damage one of their implants. While it is difficult to damage an implant, it occasionally happens, putting recipients on alert to take proper care of their implants.

About dental implants

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It is important to understand that dental implant restoration is a necessary process for those who have somehow damaged one or more of their implants. Implants are one of the more popular tooth replacement options people choose, as they look like real teeth and act like real teeth. People often choose implants because they are surgically inserted into the jawbone, which helps support the jawbone against losing a tooth’s root. This makes this type of dental restoration one that needs special treatment when damaged.

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, when performed by a trained and experienced dental implant dentist, dental implant surgery is one of the safest and most predictable procedures in dentistry.

When implants are damaged

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The list below includes options for dental patients with damaged implants. When it comes to fixing an implant, it depends on what is damaged – the implant, the abutment, or the crown. The most common reasons a patient would experience any implant damage is either due to an infection or experiencing a loss of jawbone. Signs of a damaged implant include gum soreness, gum recession, discomfort or pain, and swelling in the implant area.

Replacing the implant

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The implant is the part of the false tooth that gets surgically inserted into the jawbone. If the implant is damaged, the only option to restore it is to remove and replace it with a new implant. Some patients will require a bone graft if there is no longer enough jawbone to support the placement of the new implant. Implant restoration services are fairly common for those who are experiencing implant problems.

Replacing the abutment

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The abutment is the part of the false tooth that attaches to the implant. This attachment allows a dental professional to place the crown on the implant, allowing for a permanent and natural tooth replacement option. If the abutment is damaged, it is often due to the screw becoming loose or falling out. Abutment restoration will replace the abutment, allowing the patient to once again have a strong and sturdy implant.

Replacing the crown

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The crown is the actual false tooth, which can become loose, crack and even fall off of the abutment. If this is the cause of the dental implant problem, then a dental professional can make a new crown for the patient. Sometimes it is possible to repair the damaged crown without having to remove it from the mouth using dental bonding. Once a crown begins to function improperly, the sooner one makes a dental appointment, the easier it will be to make any necessary restoration repairs.

In need of a dental implant restoration?

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Making an appointment for dental implant restoration is necessary. When it comes to how the dental professional will repair the implant, it depends on the type of damage. Because the dental implant placement procedure takes many months to complete, it is essential for those who choose to have implants placed in their mouth to place a lot of importance on proper oral care.

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