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You had a dental implant for your missing teeth. After a while you realise that your dental implant has become loose. Do not worry. Make an appointment with your dentist and have it treated. It is not possible to treat your loosened dental implant at home. However, we have prepared this blog post for you to understand the situation better.
Common reasons why dental implants become loose
If this occurs immediately after implant treatment, the implant has not fused. If the tooth implant was successfully attached and it became loose after a long time, the possible reasons are:
- There may also be an infection in the socket.
- Dental implants have not been carefully and regularly maintained,
- Tooth implant has worn out over time.
- Diabetes has been caused by the disease.
- It is caused by teeth grinding.
Symptoms of a dental implant becoming loose
Dental implants loosen over time and cause some complaints. Here are these complaints:
- Toothache or discomfort during chewing movement,
- Gingivitis in the teeth adjacent to the implant,
- Visible recession of the gums,
- Swelling and pain around dental implant,
- Slow movement of the implant.
What do I do if my dental implant is loose?
Loosening of a dental implant is not always the worst case. However, if the dental implant is loose, the only thing to do is to visit the dentist.
If only the dental crown has come loose
The dentist can easily repair it. If the crown is in good condition and there is only a problem with the adhesive, the dentist will compensate. However, if the crown is damaged and beyond repair, he will replace it with a new one. This is a completely painless and comfortable procedure.
If the abutment is loose
The dentist painlessly tightens the abutment using special dental tools. The abutment is the structure that connects the implant to the crown. It loosens over time due to use and teeth grinding. The dentist restores it easily and quickly.
If the implant is loose
There is a more serious situation. Loose implant can be caused by an infection in the socket, poor hygiene, gum disease or implant failure. In this case, the dentist removes the implant and makes a new treatment plan.
Within the scope of this treatment, the dentist carefully examines the implant and surrounding tissues. After radiological examinations, the dentist removes implant if necessary. Bone grafting is performed if necessary, and the implant is reinserted. Each patient is a different case. At Exclusive Dental Turkey, we offer personalised treatment plans based on your unique dental needs.
What should I do to prevent a loose dental implant?
The most important thing is oral hygiene. You should clean your dental implants daily with soft and circular movements. The use of water flosser or dental floss is very important. There may be an infection in the area between dental implant and the gum line. Try to keep your diabetes and gum diseases under control. If gum recession gains speed, infection can easily occur in the gaps formed.