Mooresville & Troutman Dental Implant Restorations
Dental implants offer a beautiful, permanent restorative dentistry solution to missing teeth. They look and function like natural teeth, and need routine care and repairs like your own teeth. If you have dental implants, our team at Curtis Family Dentistry can help you maintain the investment in your smile. We offer dental implant maintenance, dental restorations and repairs at our offices in Mooresville and Troutman.
A dental implant is designed to replicate a natural tooth. The titanium post is like the tooth root, connected to the jaw bone. The abutment and crown are the visible, functional parts of the tooth, just like the dentin, pulp and enamel of a natural tooth. The same issues that can damage any tooth can affect dental implants. Gum disease can cause implants to become loose, even lost, like natural teeth. The crowns can be cracked or broken with trauma or biting on a hard object.
At Curtis Family Dentistry, we help our patients with dental implants keep them in good condition with routine preventive care and repairs when necessary. While they require specialized services, dental implants should be maintained with the same fortitude as natural teeth.
Implant Repairs
Most often the repairs needed for dental implants are to the crown. Crowns break and crack, just like natural teeth and need repair. We can replace broken crowns on dental implants to restore your tooth and keep your smile healthy and functional.
Regular checkups and cleanings are a vital part of maintaining your dental implants. Our team at Curtis Family Dentistry will monitor the health and structure of your dental implants, restoring and repairing them as needed. With regular care, your dental implants can last the rest of your life. Contact us when you need a repair or when it is time for your routine checkup and cleaning.
Why would I need to repair a dental implant?
Dental implants may need repair if they become loose, damaged, or if the surrounding bone or gum tissue experiences complications. This can occur due to excessive force, improper placement, or issues like infection. Over time, the crown or abutment attached to the implant may also wear out or break, requiring repair to restore proper function and appearance.
Are dental implant problems common?
Dental implant problems are relatively uncommon, with success rates exceeding 90%. However, issues can arise, particularly if there’s improper care, poor oral hygiene, or if the patient has underlying health conditions. When problems do occur, they typically involve the implant becoming loose, infected, or experiencing wear and tear on the attached crown or abutment.
What are the steps of implant restoration?
Implant restoration typically involves assessing the issue, removing the damaged crown or abutment if needed, and addressing any underlying problems like infection or bone loss. The implant site may be treated or repaired, and a new crown or abutment is then attached. The process may vary depending on the specific issue, but it aims to restore the implant’s function and appearance.
Are loose and broken dental implants treated the same way?
No, loose and broken dental implants are not treated the same way. A loose implant may require tightening or addressing underlying bone or tissue issues, while a broken implant, typically involving the crown or abutment, may need replacement of the damaged part. Our treatment approach depends on the specific issue and the condition of the surrounding structures.