Dental Implant Restoration in Houston, TX
If you already have a dental implant, or you're getting one placed, the implant post is only part of the treatment. The part that actually looks and works like a tooth, the crown, bridge, or denture that attaches on top, is called the restoration. At New Smiles Dental Implant Center, we design and place dental implant restorations in Houston, TX. Whether you're completing a new implant or need to repair or replace one that isn't working the way it should, we can help.
What Is a Dental Implant Restoration?
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into your jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root. Once it fuses with the bone, it needs something attached on top to function as a tooth. That's the restoration. Depending on your situation, that restoration might be:
A single crown, for one missing tooth
An implant-supported bridge for a few missing teeth in a row
A full-arch restoration, for patients missing most or all of their teeth in an arch, like All-On-4®
The implant does the structural work below the gumline. The restoration is what you see and use every day, and getting it right- in fit, bite, and appearance- matters just as much as the surgery itself.
The Dental Implant Restoration Process
If you're partway through implant treatment and waiting on your final restoration, here's what that process looks like once your implant has healed and integrated with the bone. First, we capture precise digital impressions, scanning your implant site and surrounding teeth so your restoration is built to match your bite.
From there, we'll talk through material and design options, like zirconia or porcelain, based on where the tooth is, how durable it needs to be, and how it should look next to your natural teeth. Your restoration is then custom-fabricated to fit your implant and blend in with the rest of your smile.
Finally, we attach it, check your bite, and make adjustments until everything feels natural and precise. Most patients report the restoration feels natural once it's in place, similar to one of their own teeth.
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Repairing or Replacing an Existing Implant Restoration
Not every implant restoration case begins with a brand-new restoration. We also see patients whose crown or bridge is chipped, worn down, or ill-fitting. A few signs it might be time to have your restoration looked at:
The crown or bridge feels loose or shifts slightly when you bite
You notice a gap forming between the restoration and your gum
The restoration is cracked, chipped, or visibly worn
Your bite feels off compared to how it used to feel
A loose or ill-fitting restoration isn't just uncomfortable; it can put uneven pressure on the implant underneath, which is worth addressing sooner rather than later. We'll evaluate whether the fix is a simple adjustment, a new restoration, or something involving the implant itself, and walk you through the right next step before moving forward with treatment.
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Whether you're ready for your final restoration or dealing with one that's not fitting right anymore, our dental implant restoration in Houston, TX, can help. Schedule your free consultation at our Bellaire or Galleria location.