Learning about dental implant restoration is something everyone who gets one or more dental implants needs to do, 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 does occasionally happen, putting recipients on alert to take proper care of their implants.
Understanding that dental implant restoration is a necessary process for those who have somehow damaged one or more of their implants is important. Implants are one of the more popular tooth replacement options people are choosing, as they not only look like real teeth, they also act like real teeth. This is because they are surgically inserted into the jawbone, which helps to support the jawbone against the loss of 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.
The list below includes the different options available for dental patients who are living with a damaged implant. When it comes to fixing an implant, it depends on what has been damaged – the implant, the abutment or the crown. The most common reasons why a patient would experience any type of 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 and/or pain and swelling in the implant area.
The implant is the part of the false tooth that gets surgically inserted into the jawbone. If the actual implant is damaged, the only option to restore the implant 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.
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 has been 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.
The crown is the actual false tooth, which can become loose, crack and even fall off of the abutment. If this is the cause for 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 improperly function, the sooner one makes a dental appointment, the easier it will be to make any necessary restoration repairs.
Making an appointment for dental implant restoration is necessary. When it comes to how the implant will be repaired, it depends on the type of damage. Because the dental implant placement procedure is one that 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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