An implant denture that no longer snaps in, a single implant tooth that rocks, or gum that throbs beside a post can each turn an ordinary day upside down. Coming from Mississauga, start with a phone call so we can understand the problem and plan a useful visit.
Picture a removable denture that used to click firmly onto two implants and now lifts when you speak. Or a fixed crown that has started to turn slightly. Both feel like the implant is failing, yet the cause could sit in a worn attachment, a loosened screw, the crown itself, the gum, or the post in the bone. The right care depends on which of these is involved, and that takes an examination to confirm.
So the most helpful thing you can tell us is what kind of implant work you have. A fixed single crown, a fixed bridge, and a denture you take out at night all fail in different ways. Beyond that, describe the change: rocking, soreness, a swollen spot, or a bite that no longer lines up. Do not worry if you cannot name the implant system. A treatment summary, if you kept one, is welcome.
Call soon after the problem starts and ask what assessment times are open. For Mississauga patients whose implants were placed or restored elsewhere, mention that and bring along any records. We will focus first on the immediate issue, then talk about whether the original clinic or a specialist should help with the repair.
Those three details shape the conversation more than anything else. A phone photo is a helpful extra, but it cannot show us the implant or the tissue that supports it.
Let us know whether it happened at once, after a firm bite, or gradually. For a removable denture, mention whether it still seats at all. Avoid working it back and forth. We need to pinpoint whether the restoration, an attachment, or the implant is the source.
Describe when the tenderness began and whether you have noticed pus, bleeding or an odd taste. Gum around implants can become inflamed, and the support underneath can be affected. We examine the tissue and take images where indicated instead of relying on the look of the crown.
Drop a loose cap, screw, attachment or crown into a clean container and bring it. Mention any fall, impact or recent treatment. Please do not force it back, tighten it with a screwdriver, or use any kind of household glue.
Implants don’t decay, but that does not make them trouble-free. The surrounding tissue can develop disease, and the parts on top can wear or come loose, even after many comfortable years.
The first visit is mainly about triage. What has to be handled today, and what still depends on information we do not have yet? It is worth asking whether the denture or crown can be made stable or comfortable before you leave, and whether the final repair needs records, a particular component, a lab, or a referral.
With the cause identified, there may be several reasonable ways forward. A careful plan looks at the implants, the restoration, the gum and your remaining teeth together. A quick adjustment with no explanation tends to leave people unsure what caused the problem or what to look out for next.
Ask for a simple explanation of the crown or denture, the attachment or abutment, and the implant itself, plus which one is affected. With that in mind, the treatment proposal is easier to judge, and a worn clip is never confused with a lost implant.
System details, the year of placement, previous X-rays and lab information all support good treatment. Ask how records can be requested with your consent. If you have nothing on file, say so, and still phone right away about an urgent symptom.
Certain problems need specific parts, technical data or a specialist opinion. Ask who will organise the next step and how to manage until then. A proper handover beats being told only to call someone else.
The amount that can be done at the first appointment depends on the findings and on whether the right parts and expertise are available. Many implant problems need more than one visit.
You tell us about the symptoms, when they began, and any knock or recent treatment. Share who placed the implant if you know, and whether any piece has come out. Your medical history and medicines help us plan the visit safely.
The clinician looks at the area, checks how the restoration seats, and decides whether images or older records are needed. Ask what the findings mean and what remains unclear. The gum is examined as carefully as the crown or denture.
You will hear what can reasonably be done today and where the limits are. Ask about the proposed repair, alternatives and an estimate of fees. If a part has to be identified or ordered, we will discuss how to cope in the meantime.
Before you leave, it should be clear who looks after the next stage and how to contact them. Ask which symptoms mean you should call sooner. Hold on to copies of records so any future visit starts with the correct history.
A loose crown, an inflamed gum, a healing component and an implant denture all come with different instructions. Ask for advice that fits your finding rather than a general sheet.
Tools, glue and repeated biting are not safe ways to secure an implant restoration. Wear any removable denture only as advised, and follow the guidance on chewing. If something loosens again, call and explain rather than attempting your own fix.
Put a loose part in a clean container and keep it out of your mouth. Bring it with any paperwork to the appointment. Noting when it came off may help explain what happened, even if the part will not be reused.
Follow the cleaning method you were shown for the treated area, a temporary piece, or the denture. Tell us if pain makes that difficult. When the urgent concern is behind you, confirm the maintenance routine and who will review the implants going forward.
Patient information: Guy's and St Thomas' — swallowed or inhaled dental objects
A sudden change after years of good use can be stressful. These answers are here to help you prepare, not to predict what the examination will find.
Phone our Bronte Street practice if an implant tooth or denture is painful, moving, swollen or missing a piece. We can explain availability and which records are useful. If care cannot wait and we are not reachable, contact another available emergency provider.
Online requests are reviewed as non-urgent. Availability, component compatibility, referrals, fees, and whether an implant can be kept are decided at assessment.
