So you had an accident that resulted in a broken or chipped dental implant. Maybe you got a little rowdy during a pick-up soccer game, or maybe you bit down on a hard candy that put too much pressure on your teeth, and now you’re wondering, “What the heck do I do?”
As your premium dental implant specialist in Jacksonville, we’re here to support you on your journey to a beautiful smile and help you maintain it for a lifetime. Here’s what to do if your dental implant breaks:
Why would a dental implant break?
Dental implants are made up of 3 parts: the implant, abutment, and crown. The two pieces most vulnerable to damage are the crown (the artificial tooth that sits on top) and the abutment (the piece that connects the crown to the implant secured in the jaw.)
Dental implant crowns can last 20-30 years without replacement! Dental implants have a very high success rate of 95%, so it isn’t likely that your implant will fail, but it is possible.
However, factors like trauma that causes excessive pressure and poor oral hygiene that causes infection in the gums (known as peri-implantitis) can cause an implant to “fail” or break.
A broken crown is easy to spot. You’ll notice a crack in the tooth-colored crown. But if your dental implant feels loose, the culprit is usually the abutment holding the crown to the implant.
How to handle a broken dental implant abutment, or a broken tooth crown
If you live in or near Jacksonville, FL, and any part of your implant fails or breaks, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us at Dentaluxe. Our dental implant specialist, Dr. Montoya, is highly experienced in successful dental implant repairs.
The sooner we’re able to fix the dental implant, the less likely you are to experience serious complications from a broken implant. Early evaluation and treatment are key!
Step 1: Call us as soon as possible.
If you experience a dental implant emergency, please call us at 904-645-6457. You’ll be prompted to get in touch with our after hours team! We’ll make time for you to come in ASAP.
Step 2: Receive a thorough smile exam.
Dr. Montoya will perform a thorough evaluation of your smile, discuss your symptoms, and determine the cause for your broken or failed implant.
Step 3: Get a personalized treatment plan.
Dr. Montoya will create a customized treatment plan that results in a repaired dental implant and a beautiful smile.
Depending on the severity of your condition, we may be able to repair your smile with simple remedies like antibiotic therapy or a comprehensive deep cleaning. In more complex scenarios, we may need to remove the dental implant to address the underlying issue.
We’ll help you smile for a lifetime.
Whether you have a chipped tooth implant, loose dental implant or cracked dental implant, we will create a custom treatment plan to restore, salvage and perfect your smile. You deserve to smile confidently for the rest of your life!
Dr. Montoya is one of the most experienced dental implant specialists in the area. He has received the most prestigious and advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Montoya has rehabilitated over 300 wonderful patient smiles and is currently a Roving Implant Specialist for several dental offices around the state of Florida!
He has the experience, expertise and commitment you need. Each of our team members is also committed to going above and beyond to create the best possible experience for you at every visit.
Reach out to us for dental implant repair, or request your FREE initial consultation with a CBCT scan (valued at $430!)