The final tooth that completes your implant treatment at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
The crown is the part you see and use every day. Ours are planned for appearance, function and ease of cleaning.
An implant crown is the artificial tooth attached to an integrated implant. It is connected via an abutment, which links the crown to the implant beneath the gum, and restores the appearance and function of the missing tooth.
Crowns can be screw-retained, held by a small screw accessed through the biting surface, or cemented onto the abutment. Screw retention is often preferred because the crown can be removed for maintenance without damage, and there is no risk of cement being left beneath the gum.
Ready for the final stage of your implant treatment in Birmingham? Our experienced team will complete it with a crown made for you.
The restorative stage begins once the implant has integrated. It typically involves:
Your clinician will check the contact with neighbouring teeth and how the crown meets the gum before finishing.
Implant crowns cannot decay, but the tissues around them can become inflamed and lose bone. Brush twice daily and clean around the implant every day with interdental brushes, superfloss or a water flosser, depending on what your clinician recommends.
Regular implant review appointments are essential for life. Screws can occasionally loosen, and a crown that feels mobile should be checked promptly, as leaving it can damage components. Ceramic can chip under heavy force, so if you grind your teeth, a night guard is often recommended to protect both the crown and your natural teeth.
Modern ceramics closely match natural teeth, and careful shade matching and gum shaping help the crown blend in. Your clinician will check the match with you before fitting.
Screw retention allows easy removal for maintenance and avoids cement beneath the gum. Cementation is used where the implant angle makes screw access impractical.
No, the crown and implant cannot decay. However, the gum and bone around the implant can become diseased without good cleaning.
Implant crowns commonly last many years. Ceramic can chip, and screws can loosen, so occasional maintenance should be expected.
Contact us promptly. A loose crown usually means a loose screw, which is straightforward to address early but can cause damage if left.
Brush twice daily and clean around the implant every day with the aids we recommend. Attend regular implant reviews for professional cleaning.
