606 East 8th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362
Implant Repair for a Healthy Smile
If you accidentally bite down on a hard object or experience oral trauma, dental implants may need repair to prevent further complications. At Van Dyken Family Dentistry, our team offers implant restoration services to maintain healthy and vibrant smiles. To schedule an appointment at our practice in Port Angeles, WA, please call our office or use our booking form at the bottom.
Implant Restoration FAQs
What does implant restoration mean?
Implant restoration involves using specialized tools and design equipment to fix damaged or broken dental implants. This process utilizes materials like composite bonding to address issues such as chips, cracks, and other problems that affect your crowns, bridge, or implant-retained dentures.
Dental implants consist of two parts: a small, screw-like post that is inserted into your jaw, and a dental restoration (crown, bridge, or set of dentures). While the implants replace your natural tooth roots, the restorations are exposed to everyday wear and tear caused by activities like biting and chewing.
If you experience damage to one or more implant restorations, it is important to contact the team at Van Dyken Family Dentistry immediately. Our skilled providers can fix, repair, or replace your implant to ensure optimal oral health.
What kinds of problems can be helped by implant restoration?
Implant restoration is utilized by the team at Van Dyken Family Dentistry to address a range of concerns, such as:
- Crowns that are chipped, cracked, or damaged
- Bridges that are chipped, cracked, or damaged
- Dentures that are chipped, cracked, or damaged
- Restorations that have been knocked out
- Oral trauma resulting from incidents such as car accidents or blows to the mouth
If you have dental implants and experience gum disease such as gingivitis or periodontitis, implant restoration could be beneficial for you as well.
What is involved in implant restoration?
At Van Dyken Family Dentistry, the process of restoring dental implants begins with a thorough examination of your dental health history, a discussion about your symptoms, and a comprehensive oral exam. Following this, your healthcare provider will order oral X-rays to evaluate the extent of the damage and assess the condition of your jaw.
Afterwards, your provider will detach the restoration from your dental implants. In cases where the damage is minor, such as a chip or crack, your provider will restore it on-site using materials like composite resin.
However, if the damage is significant, your provider will take impressions of your mouth. These impressions will be sent to a dental lab, where a new custom prosthetic, such as a crown, bridge, or dentures, will be designed and created. Once the prosthetic is ready, you will return to the office to try it on.
How do I maintain my dental implants?
The team at Van Dyken Family Dentistry suggests that the simplest method to maintain your dental implants in excellent condition is by practicing good oral hygiene.
- Make sure to brush your teeth twice a day.
- Avoid damaging your teeth by refraining from using them to open plastic packaging.
- Protect your teeth during contact sports or physical activities by wearing a mouthguard.
- Schedule regular visits to the dentist for professional teeth cleaning and oral examinations, ideally twice a year.
By adhering to these guidelines, your dental implants have the potential to endure for a lifetime.
If you require dental implant restoration, schedule an appointment at Van Dyken Family Dentistry today by either calling the office or filling out our booking form at the bottom.
New patients welcome.
Emergency appointments available for existing patients only.
