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Implant in, crown never came

Dental Implants for Weston Residents

Treatment sometimes stalls between surgery and the final tooth, whether because of a move, money or life in general. Weston residents in that position can ask about an assessment at our Winnipeg clinic.

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Picking up where it stopped

An Implant Without Its Tooth Is Unfinished Work

The implant is only the foundation. Until an abutment and restoration are fitted, you have no tooth to chew with, and months or years can pass while you mean to get back to it. Perhaps your former office closed, you moved away, or priorities simply changed.

Whatever happened, the sensible next move is to find out how things look today. If you live in Weston, an examination at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg can look at the implant, the gums and bone around it, and whether restoring it may still be possible.

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Three parts, one job

A placed implant still needs its connector and visible restoration before it can replace your tooth.

Check before continuing

Your site needs to be reviewed, since restoring it only makes sense when its surroundings are in good condition.

Time isn’t always fatal

A long delay raises questions, but the answers come from looking at your own implant and not from assumptions.

What has to be worked out

Can this implant be completed?

Before anyone can plan a crown, a few things have to be established. Some concern the health of the area, and others concern the implant itself.

Health of the site

Bone must have healed around the implant, and gum tissue should be free of the inflammation that plaque can cause.

  • Whether the gums are healthy and maintainable.
  • How supporting bone appears on imaging.
  • Any bleeding, swelling or drainage.
  • Whether the implant position allows for a useful tooth.

Implant details

Restoring an implant placed elsewhere means finding out what it is, because its connection has to work with the parts fitted on top.

  • Which system was used, where known.
  • What cover or healing part is in place now.
  • How the opposing and neighbouring teeth have changed.
  • Whether the bite still leaves enough room.

Implants that were placed in a position suited to a different plan can pose challenges. Whether yours can be restored as hoped is something only an assessment can answer.

Getting a read on it

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What follows is only a general sketch. How far your treatment got, and what can be found out about it, will affect the sequence.

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  1. 01

    Explain how far you got

    Tell the clinic when surgery happened, who performed it, and why the final stage didn’t go ahead.

  2. 02

    Assess the implant

    Gums, bite and the available space are examined, and imaging may help show the implant and bone surrounding it.

  3. 03

    Identify the parts

    Your earlier records can reveal what was used, which may affect whether suitable components are available.

  4. 04

    Consider the choices

    If restoring looks reasonable, a final tooth can be planned; if not, you can ask what other avenues exist.

Tracking it down

Records from the first office are valuable.

Implant parts aren’t all interchangeable, so paperwork from your original treatment is worth pursuing. If that office has closed or moved, tell the clinic what you do know.

You may be able to request your records from the office that placed the implant. Ask them how, and also ask our clinic which details would be helpful.

Look around for

  • An implant card, or any brand or system name.
  • Surgery notes, invoices or a treatment summary.
  • Copies of X-rays or scans taken at the time.
  • The date of placement, even if it’s approximate.
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Life happens

Nobody needs an excuse from you.

Treatment gets interrupted for many ordinary reasons, from a lost job to a family crisis. You can explain as much or as little as you like. What matters is where things stand today.

Money worries

If cost interrupted treatment last time, raise that early and ask for a clear breakdown of any plan.

Disappointment

Feeling let down about how things ended before is understandable, and it’s fine to say so openly.

Uncertainty about parts

Not knowing what is in your mouth is common, so don’t let that keep you from making an appointment.

Finishing the job

Then the tooth needs looking after.

If your restoration goes ahead, routine upkeep starts right away. Daily cleaning, professional maintenance and bite review are what help protect the implant now that it has finally been put to work.

01

Learning to clean it

A new restoration changes the shape you’re cleaning around, so request guidance specific to this tooth.

02

Checking the fit

Call the clinic if your crown moves, your bite seems changed, or pressure on the tooth causes discomfort.

03

Keeping your records

Hold on to the details of what was placed this time, in case you need them for future care.

An exposed part, swelling or discomfort that feels urgent shouldn’t wait for a form reply, so please phone (204) 338-3003 instead.

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Where to bring it

Finishing an Implant: Help for Weston Residents

Assessment and any restorative work take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB.

Non-urgent requests can use the form below. It passes your details along, and the clinic gets in touch to arrange a time.

Questions about coverage?

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A little clarity before your visit

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Helpful details about dental implants in Weston.

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I’m in Weston and have an unfinished implant. How do I start?

Call (204) 338-3003 or send the form, and explain that your crown or denture was never fitted. Any assessment would be held at 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg.

Can you finish an implant that another office placed?

Please ask when you call, and share the details you have. Whether it can go ahead depends on your implant, the condition of the site and the parts that are available.

Is it a problem if years have gone by?

Possibly, though not inevitably. Long gaps can allow gums, bone and neighbouring teeth to change, so the site needs examining before anyone can answer that for you.

What if nobody can identify my implant?

That can complicate things. Imaging and an examination may offer some information, so mention the problem early and ask about the choices available to you.

Does the implant need to come out if it can’t be restored?

No answer applies to everyone. The dentist can explain what was found and discuss what could be done, including what might replace the missing tooth instead.

Is it okay to wait a bit longer?

An assessment can tell you whether anything needs attention soon. Symptoms such as bleeding, swelling or drainage are reasons to get in touch without delay.

Time to finish it?

Ask about your unfinished implant.

Weston residents can send our Winnipeg clinic a request for an assessment, and the clinic will answer to arrange a suitable time.

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