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A KEY QUESTION
Get the affected part and immediate care plan identified before deciding on a long-term replacement.
What has failed?
A moving crown does not by itself show whether the implant underneath has failed. Components can loosen or wear. Have the dentist identify the affected structure and findings. Do not tighten, glue or test the assembly yourself; record symptoms and the last treatment date.
Timing and possible causes
An implant may fail to join with bone after placement, or a problem may arise later. Timing informs the investigation but cannot establish the cause or responsibility. Take the same clinical history and records if seeking another opinion.
If removal is proposed
An implant that has not bonded with the jawbone may need removal. Replacement may sometimes be possible after further assessment, but immediate replacement is not guaranteed. Discuss why removal is recommended, how the site will be reviewed and the temporary appearance and function.
Reconsidering replacement
Another implant needs a fresh suitability assessment. Other options may include a bridge, removable teeth or accepting the space where appropriate. Compare further surgery, neighbouring teeth, cleaning, reviews and cost. The immediate problem may need care before the final replacement decision.
Revised costs and terms
Get assessment, removal, temporary teeth, preparation and replacement itemised. Check whether written cover includes travel, accommodation or work by another dentist. A complication alone does not establish refund rights or require you to accept more treatment. Keep correspondence and applicable terms.
Care where you are
Do not postpone necessary assessment while arranging a return trip abroad. Request direct clinical advice and a summary for the dentist seeing you locally. Keep the diagnosis, imaging, implant identification and next step together, with a named clinician responsible for review.
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Published by Best Smile Turkey, a health-tourism intermediary. Your treating dentist is responsible for assessment, treatment and care.
Use this information to prepare questions for your dentist. An examination is needed to advise on treatment. Photographs, models and previews cannot establish suitability or predict results.
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Source-check record
These checks cover only the stated claims, not the whole page or your individual care.
- FDA distinguishes abutment-screw loosening from implant-body failure. This checks the component distinction only, not the cause of movement, a personal diagnosis or a home-repair method. Checked .
- FDA describes complications arising shortly after placement or much later. This checks timing only; it does not identify the cause, responsibility or outcome in any individual case. Checked .
- CUH describes removal after failure to bond and possible replacement following healing. This does not promise replacement, decide whether removal is needed or set a personal healing timetable. Checked .
- CUH identifies dentures and bridges as alternatives to implants and describes individual suitability assessment. This does not endorse leaving a particular gap, select a replacement or verify costs. Checked .
Sources and further reading
- FDA: dental implants, what you should know Implant risks, healing, complications and contacting a dentist about looseness or pain.
- Cambridge University Hospitals: dental implants One-stage and two-stage surgery, possible complications and alternatives after failed integration.
- Guy’s and St Thomas’: dental implants Failure to join with bone, component problems and alternative ways to replace teeth.
- NHS: dental treatments explained An overview of crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and other options.
- General Dental Council: going abroad for dental treatment Questions to ask about the treating provider, follow-up arrangements and concerns.
These resources offer general guidance; their publishers do not endorse Best Smile Turkey or the treating provider. Manufacturer links identify products or records, not independently compared outcomes. NHS funding information concerns UK care, not treatment costs in Turkey.
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