How Do You Restore Implants?

If you have loose or damaged implants, Dr. Donato Valente provides implant restorations in Yorktown Heights, NY.

Reasons for Implant Restorations

Overall, dental implants have a very high success rate, which is why they come so highly recommended as a method for replacing missing or damaged teeth. Unfortunately, nothing is perfect, and occasionally, things can go wrong. For example:

  • If the implant never fully fuses to the jawbone or your bone is not strong enough, the implant can loosen and even fall out.
  • The crown can become damaged or cracked just like natural teeth can by chewing on ice or hard objects, opening items with your teeth, or eating hard foods.
  • The abutment – the piece that connects the implant and crown – sometimes simply wears down.

Should any of these or another situation occur, you’ll need to visit Dr. Valente immediately to have it addressed. The method through which it will be fixed will depend specifically on the issue at hand.

Restoring a Dental Implant

If the issue is not impacting the function of the implant or the crown, you typically only need implant restorations in Yorktown Heights, NY. More often than not, this will simply include reshaping the crown. It will usually only take one visit, during which you probably won’t need any anesthesia.

Replacing a Dental Implant

If the issue does impact the function and structural integrity, you’ll likely need some or all of it replaced. For example:

  • When the crown is the only part that is broken or damaged, only the crown will need to be replaced.
  • However, if the implant itself is damaged or has become loose, then it will need to be replaced. Sometimes, this will simply mean replacing the screw or abutment.
  • At times, though, this will be more complicated. It might mean that you’ll need a bone graft to ensure that your jaw can support the new implant.

Depending on which solution you need, it may take a few visits and anesthesia will most likely be necessary.

If you need implant restorations or replacements, make an appointment with Dr. Valente in Yorktown Heights, NY by calling (914) 962-2828.

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