2. Replacing A Failed Tooth
Success Stories
Repairing Dental Implants
Repairing or Replacing Dental Implants
Suffering Deteriorating Dental Implants or Implant Sites?
We Salvage or Replace Them with a Very High Success Rate
Repair or Replace a Dental Implant?
Repair
- When most implant threads can be covered
- With good surrounding bone
- With less available treatment time
Replace
- When more than a few threads remain exposed
- With insufficient bone requiring a bone graft
- With more available treatment time
Meet Dr. Marlin
Why Choose Dr Gerald Marlin?
- Voted Top Dentist 20 years in a Row by other dentists
- Dr. Gerald Marlin is a leading specialist in implant, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.
- Works closely with his in-house technician to achieve custom aesthetics and a very precise fit.
- Provides crowns lasting over 35 years (national average approximately 10 years)
- Over 3,600 surgically inserted and restored dental implants
We can help with the failing implant by:
1. Repairing It
2. Replacing It
3. Alternatively Restoring the Site when an Implant is not Possible
1. Repairing an Implant
Success Story: How we Saved a Dental Implant
In this example, the implant under the abutment and crown started to lose bone seven years after its placement and restoration. The implant showed extensive bone loss for approximately one-third of its length. Here is how we salvaged the implant.
- Fig. 1: The abutment and crown were removed and stored for future reinsertion.
- Fig. 2: The implant was detoxified (all bacteria and toxins removed); bone graft material was combined with a growth factor, and the implant was “buried” under a protective filter between the gum tissue and oral environment.
- Fig. 3: X-ray taken after 4 months showing new bone surrounding and on top of the implant
- Fig. 4: After five months, the implant was exposed, and the abutment and crown were reseated. This approach saved the implant, abutment, and crown.
YES, WE CAN SAVE YOUR IMPLANT
In Most Cases
Think That is impressive? Check out this transformation.
3. Results when an Implant could not be Placed
If you think Elite Prosthetic Dentistry is the place for you, Call or Contact us Today!
Can a Failing Dental Implant Be Saved or Replaced?
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Elite Prosthetic Dentistry welcomes patients from Bethesda, Arlington, and other nearby communities in Maryland and Virginia. Schedule your appointment by calling (202) 244-2101 or filling out our online form today.