It tilts, turns or lifts
There is no need to work out the cause yourself by moving it. Different parts give similar sensations, and repeated pressure may make the repair more involved. Tell us how it behaves during normal meals.
Restorative Dentistry
Loose Implant Crown Repair in Burlington
Your implant may have been placed by another office, but a crown that now moves still needs a clear answer. From Burlington, you can have our Milton dentist identify the loose part, gather the records needed and explain repair choices.
When the implant came from somewhere elseBook a loose implant crown visit
Different office, same careful check
It is common for an implant to be placed by one clinic, restored by another, and later looked after by a third. When the crown starts to move, that history matters. The tooth you see rests on a connecting piece in many designs, which in turn joins the implant set into your jawbone.
Movement could come from any of those parts. A loose-feeling crown is not a verdict that the implant has failed, nor a sign that it simply wants tightening. Our dentist works out which part is shifting, examines the surrounding gum and bone, and looks for components that may be damaged.
Before your visit, try to find the name of whoever placed the implant and anyone who later made the crown. Commuters heading between Burlington and Milton often find it easiest to call those offices first. Treatment notes, a card or an x-ray help us judge compatible parts and the right next step.
What to mention
Share the history, not a home test.
We prepare better when we know who did the original work, when the crown went in, whether it has loosened before, and whether the change followed a hard bite, an accident or other dental treatment.
Your bite or the sound has changed
A click, or teeth meeting in a new way, can be significant even with little visible movement. Mention when you notice it and whether it came on all at once or over several days.
The gum is sore or bleeding
Tell us about tenderness, swelling, bleeding or discharge around the implant. Gum and mechanical issues are considered together, so a crown repair on its own may not be the whole answer.
Please contact us soon about an implant tooth that moves. If it detaches, save it and any small components in a closed container, and do not try to reattach anything yourself.
Why records and diagnosis matter
Know the system, then fix the right piece.
If the implant is firm and the problem lies in the crown or the connection, the implant itself may not need replacing. The examination shows whether that is realistic, and which components or extra stages a repair would need.
We also look for the reason it happened. How the crown fits, how it was connected, how you bite and what repairs came before all influence the plan. You are welcome to ask how a recommendation responds to the findings and how the outcome will be reviewed.
Patient information: Cambridge University Hospitals — implant restorations and complications
Crown and implant, considered separately
The dentist explains which part is involved and which appear sound. That distinction helps you weigh the proposed repair without assuming either complete failure or a trivial fix.
Records that point to the right parts
Restorative components vary from one system to another. Notes from the original provider can confirm what you have, whether compatible parts can be obtained, and whether a second opinion or extra visits make sense.
A short-term plan for the tooth
Ask whether to keep using the crown, have it removed, or wear a temporary while the repair is arranged. That depends on what is found, with realistic attention to looks and chewing.
Your appointment
How a repair is worked out
We begin with the whole restoration rather than the crown alone. Its design, together with what we find, determines how the crown is reached, which parts can stay and how far treatment can go at the first visit.
Collect the background
Expect questions about the original surgery, who restored it, past loosening and recent changes. With your permission, we can contact the previous provider for details on the components used.
Locate the movement
Clinical checks, and imaging when needed, show where the movement originates and how the support looks. If removing the crown would help us see more, the dentist talks it through before going ahead.
Choose and carry out the repair
Work may involve the attachment, a connector or the crown itself. You agree to the plan, its limits and the estimate first, including any part ordering, lab work or referral back to a specialist.
Recheck and arrange follow-up
We test the repaired tooth in your bite, explain cleaning and any food limits, and set a review. Ask which signs mean you should call and when stability and gum health will be assessed again.
Daily care around a loose implant
Protect it now; keep watch afterwards.
Guidance depends on the part affected and the repair carried out. Ask for clear advice on eating, brushing and flossing, looking after a temporary, and wearing any existing night guard.
Spare the moving crown
Avoid hard or chewy food on that side until it is assessed. Try not to keep pressing on it, and get in touch if it loosens further or feels as though it might come out.
Avoid do-it-yourself fixes
Cement meant for natural-tooth crowns, household glue or improvised tools can damage implant components and complicate access. Leave the connection untouched until it is professionally assessed.
Call about any repeat episode
If movement, clicking, discomfort or a bite change returns after repair, let us know. Attend your review even if it feels fine, especially if the crown has loosened before.
Questions we hear(905) 876-4488
Implant work done elsewhere? Start here.
Answers vary with the system, the crown and the examination findings. They explain why records and a proper assessment come before any promise of a particular repair.
Can you repair an implant crown another dentist placed?
Often, yes, once the system and the restoration are understood. Some situations call for components or expertise best handled by the original provider or a specialist, and the dentist will explain if that applies.
Should I go back to the clinic that did my implant instead?
That is your choice. Some people prefer the original office, while others want a nearer assessment first. Either way, sharing records between providers helps make sure the right parts and approach are used.
What records should I ask my previous dentist for?
Useful items include the implant system and size, the type of connecting part, how the crown is retained, and recent x-rays. A treatment summary or implant card covering those details is ideal.
Is it safe to keep chewing on a crown that feels a bit loose?
It is better to avoid it. Continued load can wear or damage the parts involved. Favour the other side and soft foods, and call sooner if the movement increases or the gum becomes sore.
Can bleeding gums around my implant be linked to the loose crown?
They can be related, or they can be a separate tissue problem that needs its own attention. Both are examined together, because addressing only the crown might leave an underlying issue untreated.
Do I need to tell you if I grind my teeth?
Yes, please. Grinding or clenching can add load to an implant restoration, which may matter when working out why it loosened and whether a bite appliance should be part of the plan afterwards.
Burlington to Milton
Bring your implant history, and we will start from there.
Contact our Bronte Street practice about an implant crown that is no longer steady. We will examine the crown and support, explain realistic repair routes, and help gather the records or parts the next step depends on.
Call us about a crown that is actively moving, painful or swollen, or one that has come out, and bring any records from your original provider.
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