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Are you dealing with a broken dental implant, failing All-on-4 bridge, or complications from an older acrylic implant restoration? At Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics, we help patients across Kansas City, Overland Park, and Leawood understand their options and get the expert care they deserve.
What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants?
Dental implants are highly successful — but like natural teeth, problems can occur if the planning, placement, or restoration is compromised. Issues can arise at different stages:
During Implant Healing:
- Implants placed in insufficient bone may not integrate.
- Infection during healing can cause early implant failure.
- Chewing on the area too soon can put too much pressure on the implant.
After Healing:
- Peri-implantitis (gum and bone infection) can cause bone loss around the implant.
- Mechanical stress, poor bite alignment, or aging materials can lead to:
- Broken implant crowns
- Loose or fractured abutment screws
- Fractured All-on-4 bridges
- Loss of support due to bone shrinkage or implant failure
What Happens When a Dental Implant Breaks?
Dental implants are made of titanium and are extremely strong. But they are not indestructible. Common causes of dental implant issues include:
- Broken implant crown or screw
- Fractured acrylic All-on-4 bridge
- Loss of bone support around the implant
- Cracks or breaks in older implant materials
In most cases, it’s not the implant itself that breaks — it’s the crown, abutment, or bridge. These components may loosen, crack, or completely fracture, especially if they’re made from outdated materials like acrylic over a metal bar.
Are You Living with an Acrylic All-on-4 Bridge?
Many All-on-4 procedures are still done using acrylic teeth and pink plastic gums over a metal substructure. While this may look acceptable at first, the reality is:
- Acrylic wears down, stains, and breaks
- Teeth can snap off, or portions of the bridge may fracture
- Hygiene becomes more difficult, increasing risk of infection or peri-implantitis
Patients come to us with broken All-on-4 bridges asking:
“Why is this happening — and how do I fix it for good?”
Our Solution: Upgrade to Solid Zirconia for Long-Term Success
At Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics, we offer custom-designed full arch zirconia bridges that are:
- One solid piece — no plastic, no layered materials to break or stain
- Extremely strong and aesthetic
- Precisely engineered using 3D CBCT and digital workflows
- Designed to last decades with proper care
Unlike acrylic over metal, zirconia won’t absorb odors, chip, or discolor. It’s a true permanent solution to restore your bite, smile, and confidence.
Real Fixes for Real Failures: What We Do
Whether you’re dealing with a broken implant crown, a cracked abutment, or a failing All-on-4 restoration, we can help:
- Remove and replace failing implants when necessary
- Salvage existing implants with custom new restorations
- Replace acrylic All-on-4 bridges with solid zirconia bridges
- Add additional implants to improve strength and support
- Fix bite issues that may have caused breakage
Every case is different, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive 3D consultation and treatment plan — to design the right solution for your needs.
Broken Dental Implants: Emergency or Not?
Some dental implant issues are emergencies — especially if there’s:
- Pain or swelling
- A loose or mobile implant
- A fracture in the All-on-4 bridge affecting eating or speaking
- Signs of infection around the implant
Others may be urgent but not immediate. Either way, it’s critical to be evaluated by a board-certified implant specialist like Dr. Philip Gordon so you can prevent further damage or discomfort.
How We Help Patients Fix Failing All-on-4 Cases
Many patients come to us after receiving implant care elsewhere — especially when:
- Acrylic bridges keep breaking or staining
- A tooth or section of the bridge falls off
- Gum irritation, odor, or infection develops
- A screw loosens or fractures, causing discomfort
Our goal is always to restore function and confidence — and make sure it never happens again.
Broken Tooth or Implant? Here’s What to Do.
Whether it’s a broken single implant crown or a failing full arch bridge, the first step is to get an accurate diagnosis. We use:
- 3D CBCT imaging
- Clinical exams
- Diagnostic photos
From there, we’ll guide you to the best treatment — whether that’s a simple crown replacement or a full arch implant revision with stronger, more advanced materials.
Why Kansas City Patients Trust Dr. Philip Gordon
Dr. Gordon is a board-certified dental implant specialist who has placed and restored over 10,000 implants. As the founder of Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics, he’s helped hundreds of patients in the Kansas City metro area fix implant problems and get results that last.
We specialize in:
- Full mouth dental implants
- All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant solutions
- Zirconia full arch restorations
- Implant salvage and revisions
- Complex and failing implant cases
Don’t Let a Broken Implant Ruin Your Smile
If you’re dealing with a broken implant, failing bridge, or uncomfortable All-on-4, you don’t have to settle. Get it fixed the right way — permanently.
📍 Serving Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, and surrounding areas
📞 Call: 913-649-5017
