Implant Restoration in Plainville, MA
The crowns, bridges and dentures that attach to dental implants, plus the ongoing checks that keep implants healthy over the long term.
An implant is only half of a tooth replacement. The restoration, the crown, bridge or denture that attaches to it, is what you see, chew with and live with every day, and it needs ongoing care to stay healthy.
SpecialFREE Implant Consultation & 3D Cone Beam Scan
What’s included
- Crowns, bridges and dentures made to attach to implants
- Checks of gums, bone and connecting parts at each visit
- Guidance on caring for implants at home
- Evaluation of implants that feel loose or uncomfortable
- Restorations designed around your bite and smile
About Implant Restoration
At Advanced Dental Care, we provide implant restoration services when they're necessary. Our staff knows the signs of implant problems, and we are committed to checking them each time we see you. During visits after having implants put in, we assess your gums, bone density and any part that's connected to the implant. These checks are in an effort to keep you healthy and catch any problems with the implants. When you receive implants, we will guide you on how best to take care of them. This will help you minimize problems and be aware if any present themselves. If you think there is an issue with your current implants, please let us know so we can check them. At Advanced Dental Care, we follow our ethical way of doing business when we approach implant restoration. This means that we put your health and well-being first. We always check your implants after we fit them, and we give you the information you need about your oral health and treatments.
Why the Restoration Matters
An implant can be perfectly placed and still fail to feel right if the tooth on top is the wrong shape, contacts the bite too hard or traps food against the gums. The restoration determines how the implant handles chewing forces and how easy it is to keep clean. Implants do not get cavities, but the gums and bone around them can become inflamed, a condition called peri-implantitis. Left untreated, it can lead to bone loss around the implant. Regular checks can catch early signs such as bleeding, swelling or a loose crown before they become serious. Parts also wear. Screws can loosen and denture attachments can lose their grip over time. Routine maintenance keeps small issues small.
What to Expect
Once your implant has healed, Dr. Naiman takes impressions or scans to design the final restoration. The shape, shade and bite are adjusted so the new tooth fits in with your natural teeth and meets the opposing teeth properly. At follow-up visits we look at the gums around the implant, check the restoration and its connection, and take X-rays when needed to monitor bone levels. If something needs adjusting, we explain what and why. If your implant was placed elsewhere and you need it restored or checked, you are welcome to call. Bringing any records you have about the implant system used can help.
Common Questions
Can you restore an implant that was placed at another office?
What are signs of a problem with my implant?
How often should my implants be checked?
Can an implant crown be replaced if it breaks?
How should I clean around my implants?
Terms You May Hear
- Implant Crown
- A custom crown that attaches to an implant abutment to replace the visible part of a single tooth.
- Peri-implantitis
- Inflammation and infection of the gum and bone around an implant, which can lead to bone loss if untreated.
- Abutment Screw
- The small screw that secures the abutment to the implant and may need periodic tightening or replacement.
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Ready to Schedule Your Appointment?
Have an implant that needs a crown, or one that does not feel right? Call (508) 695-7674 to schedule an evaluation.