{"id":92,"date":"2018-09-15T13:20:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T13:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2019-01-21T20:58:06","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T20:58:06","slug":"dental-implant-repair-arlington-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/dental-implant-repair-arlington-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant Repair in Arlington Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"\"ModelIf you\u2019ve replaced missing teeth with dental implants, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve already gotten used to the many benefits they offer and want to make every effort to maintain them. That\u2019s completely understandable, since dental implants in Arlington Heights look, feel and function more like your own teeth than any other option. But, as with anything in life, sometimes implants get damaged and need a little extra work. Fortunately, there are several procedures that can repair damaged implants so that you can continue getting many years of enjoyment from them. Keep reading to learn more!\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Are Dental Implants Damaged?<\/h2>\r\nThere are two main parts to an implant. First, there\u2019s the implant itself, which is a titanium post that sits in the jaw where a tooth root used to be. Second, there\u2019s the restoration that\u2019s attached to it, which is usually a single dental crown, a bridge or denture.\r\n\r\nEither of these two parts might need to be repaired for various reasons. The implant itself may be damaged from the following:\r\n