Signs You Need A Dental Implant Restoration

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Dental implants have a success rate of more than 95% and are one of the most durable teeth replacement solutions. However, the crown attached to implants needs to be replaced every 15-20 years. Here are some signs you need a dental implant restoration.

Cracked Crowns

The crowns used for dental implants are usually damaged by sudden trauma. Crowns can develop cracks when you bite down on a hard object. Other situations when your crowns can get damaged are during sport accidents and when you have mouth injuries.

Additionally, bruxism can damage your crowns. This is a condition where a person clenches their teeth without knowing. The resulting fractures weaken the crown, making it susceptible to cracks. Malocclusion, a condition where your teeth don't fit together, can also cause damage to the surface of the implant. Whichever the case, if your crowns have cracks, you need a dental implant restoration.

Swollen Gums

Minor swelling is another warning sign you need a dental implant restoration. While this is expected after your first dental implant treatment, you should consult a dentist if it persists and you suffer from inflammation. When your gums swell and are red, this means you have an infection.

If this infection goes without treatment, it can spread to your entire mouth and go into your bloodstream. It's difficult to treat an infection that has spread. Therefore, if the swelling of your gums persists after a dental implant procedure, you should see a dentist for a restoration.

Shifting Implants

Dental implants are attached to the bone. Therefore, they shouldn't move after they're inserted. If you find your implants shifting, it means they're failing. One of the reasons for shifting implants is bone loss around the jaw.

Implants also shift when there's discomfort around the points where the implant is loose. Other causes include bleeding around the implant and an infection. Your dentist may give you antibiotics for the infection and try to tighten the crown. Sometimes replacing damaged parts may resolve the problem. However, in many cases, a new implant is the solution to shifting implants. 

Difficulty When Biting and Chewing

Dental implants are supposed to function like your teeth. You should bite and chew food with ease. If you experience any abnormality while talking, eating, or biting down substances, you should be concerned.

Any pain you experience with a dental implant should be addressed immediately. This may be caused by poorly positioned implants or worn-out crowns. One of the solutions to this problem is dental implant restoration. Reach out to a cosmetic dentist for more information.

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