What can be repaired?
“Dental implant” is often used to describe the complete replacement tooth, but the treatment has several parts. A titanium implant sits in the jaw, an abutment or connector attaches to it, and a crown, bridge, or denture provides the visible teeth. The repair depends on which part is affected.
Common repair needs include:
- A loose or fractured prosthetic screw
- A chipped, cracked, or worn implant crown
- A damaged implant bridge or full-arch restoration
- A crown or bridge that has lost retention
- A worn clip, insert, locator, or other denture attachment
- A fractured or damaged abutment
- Food trapping, poor contours, or cleaning difficulty
- A bite that feels high, uneven, or uncomfortable
The implant body itself cannot simply be patched if it fractures. A mobile implant or one with advanced supporting-bone loss requires a broader failure assessment.














