Restorative & Implant Care
Dental Implant Restoration in Jenkintown, PA
Implants last a long time. They are not maintenance-free.
An implant is designed to last for decades, but the restoration on top of it and the gum and bone around it can still run into trouble. Restoration means putting that right — and dealing with whatever caused it.
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The short answer
Implant restoration at MVP Family Dental
Repair or replacement of the restoration carried by an existing dental implant, together with treatment of the underlying cause such as gum disease or mechanical wear.
If an implant restoration feels loose, or something has fractured, it is worth being seen promptly. Delay tends to make the problem larger rather than keeping it stable — bone can be lost, and the implant itself can be affected.
Treating the restoration without treating the cause usually just buys time, so the assessment looks at both.
Why it happens
Usually one of a few reasons
Implants do not decay, so problems come from the tissue around them or from the components themselves.
- Gum diseaseUntreated disease affects the gum and bone supporting the implant, which can loosen it.
- Oral hygieneCleaning around an implant is what protects it; neglect around the site is a common factor.
- Mechanical wearLike any restoration, components can wear or fail and may need repair or replacement.
- Bite forcesHow the implant is loaded when you bite is part of the assessment.
How treatment works
Assess, treat the cause, then restore
The order matters. Replacing a restoration on a compromised foundation does not hold.
- AssessmentWe examine the implant, the restoration and the gum and bone around it, with imaging.
- Treating the causeWhere gum disease or hygiene is the underlying issue, that is addressed first.
- Repair or replaceThe restoration is repaired or a new one is made, depending on what the assessment shows.
- Review and maintenanceWe set out how the site should be cleaned and see you at intervals to check it.
Do not wait
Why prompt action matters
An implant problem left alone rarely stays the same size. Getting it looked at early usually means a smaller intervention.
- Bone lossDelay can allow loss of the bone that supports the implant.
- Damage to the implantA failing restoration can put the implant itself at risk, not just the crown.
- Simpler repairCaught early, the work is often limited to the restoration rather than the foundation.
Worth calling us about
- An implant crown or bridge that feels loose or moves.
- Bleeding or soreness in the gum around an implant.
- Anything that has chipped or fractured.
- An implant placed elsewhere that you would like reviewed.
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Implant Restoration Questions
- Can a dental implant be repaired?
- Often the restoration on top of it can be repaired or replaced. Whether the implant itself can be kept depends on the state of the gum and bone around it, which is what the assessment establishes.
- Why would an implant restoration fail?
- Common reasons are gum disease affecting the supporting tissue, insufficient cleaning around the implant, and mechanical wear or failure of the components.
- My implant feels loose. Is that urgent?
- It is worth being seen promptly. Delay can allow bone loss or damage to the implant itself, which makes the eventual treatment larger.
- Do implants decay?
- No. The implant and restoration cannot decay, but the gum and bone holding the implant can be lost, and that is what tends to cause problems.
- Will you treat the cause as well?
- Yes. Replacing a restoration without addressing why it failed usually only buys time, so the underlying issue is treated first.
- Can you review an implant placed by another dentist?
- Yes. Bring any records or imaging you have from the practice that placed it.
- How do I avoid needing this?
- Clean around the implant as carefully as you would a natural tooth and keep to your hygiene appointments, where the implant is checked alongside the rest of your teeth.
- What happens at the assessment?
- We examine the implant, the restoration and the surrounding tissue, take imaging, and talk through the options for putting it right.
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