My implant feels loose, is that an emergency?

Yes, a loose implant should be evaluated quickly. It could be a loose restoration piece (less urgent) or a sign the implant itself is failing (more urgent), and only an exam can tell the difference.

Can a broken implant crown be fixed same day?

Sometimes, if the implant post itself is intact and only the crown or abutment needs replacing. Practices that stock temporary components are more likely to manage this quickly.

What happens if an implant actually fails?

A failed implant usually needs to be removed, the site allowed to heal or be grafted, and a new implant placed later. This is a longer process handled by an oral surgeon or periodontist.

Broken or failed dental implant emergency repair in Greenville, SC

A loose abutment, a cracked crown on an implant, or an implant post that suddenly feels wrong is not something to sit on. These situations usually need to be seen within a day or two, not scheduled weeks out like a routine consult.

This is a narrower need than a general oral surgery consult: the dentist has to assess whether the implant itself has failed, whether it is a restoration (crown or abutment) problem, or whether infection around the implant site is the real issue. Practices that can triage this quickly and fit you in same-week are what buyers are searching for here.

Sudden looseness or movement in an implant that was previously stable
A crown or abutment that has cracked, chipped, or come off the implant post
Pain, swelling, or bad taste around an implant site suggesting infection (peri-implantitis)
Impact or trauma (a fall, a hard bite) affecting an existing implant

What it costs

Cost depends on whether the fix is a restoration repair (crown/abutment replacement) or something more involved like implant removal and site treatment. A practice will typically need to examine and possibly X-ray the site before quoting anything, so exact pricing is not something to expect over the phone.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for oral & maxillofacial surgery.

1. Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
4.9★ · 1005 reviews

93
2. Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
4.9★ · 889 reviews

93
3. Greenville Oral Surgery Partners
4.9★ · 305 reviews

91

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FAQ

My implant feels loose, is that an emergency?: Yes, a loose implant should be evaluated quickly. It could be a loose restoration piece (less urgent) or a sign the implant itself is failing (more urgent), and only an exam can tell the difference.
Can a broken implant crown be fixed same day?: Sometimes, if the implant post itself is intact and only the crown or abutment needs replacing. Practices that stock temporary components are more likely to manage this quickly.
What happens if an implant actually fails?: A failed implant usually needs to be removed, the site allowed to heal or be grafted, and a new implant placed later. This is a longer process handled by an oral surgeon or periodontist.

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