When is assessment needed?
With looseness, pain, swelling or damage involving an implant restoration.
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When does a dental implant need removal?
Dental implant removal, also called explantation, removes the implant body anchored in the jaw. It may be considered for particular biological or mechanical problems. A loose crown or screw does not automatically mean that the implant must be removed.
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Identify the affected component
The implant body, abutment, screw and crown are separate components. Assessment first identifies the affected part and the condition of bone and surrounding tissues.
Consider retention and removal
Depending on the findings, treatment, repair or removal may be appropriate. An irreparable component problem differs from a loose connection that may be repairable.
Plan the next restoration
After removal, healing, bone and further tooth replacement are planned individually. A new implant is not always immediately possible and is not automatically the only option.
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Identify the affected component
The implant body, abutment, screw and crown are separate components. Assessment first identifies the affected part and the condition of bone and surrounding tissues.
Consider retention and removal
Depending on the findings, treatment, repair or removal may be appropriate. An irreparable component problem differs from a loose connection that may be repairable.
Plan the next restoration
After removal, healing, bone and further tooth replacement are planned individually. A new implant is not always immediately possible and is not automatically the only option.
Notes on the teaching images
- Fictional teaching illustration, not a patient case or treatment result.
At a glance
What is examined?
Components, tissues and bone, together with repair or treatment options.
What follows removal?
Healing and further tooth replacement are planned for the individual findings.
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Often confused
Removing the implant or its abutment?
The abutment sits on the implant. Removing or replacing it differs from removing the implant body anchored in bone.
Quick answers
Does a loose implant crown always require implant removal?
No. The crown, abutment or a screw may be loose. The cause and the condition of the implant are assessed first.
Is implant exposure the same?
No. Exposure provides access to an implant after healing for further treatment stages. Removal takes the implant body out of the jaw.
Can another implant be placed immediately?
There is no universal answer. Available bone, inflammation, the defect and the treatment plan determine possible replacement and timing.
At the practice
For the appointment
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Which component is affected, and what options may preserve the restoration?
An examination can clarify the finding and any need for referral.
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- Explantation
- Removal of an implanted device.
- Superstructure
- The prosthetic restoration supported by implants.
Make the distinction
The abutment sits on the implant. Removing or replacing it differs from removing the implant body anchored in bone.
Sources and context
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