Published September 2026
- Implants get cleaned differently from natural teeth around them
- Sometimes the crown is unscrewed first so the parts underneath can be reached
- This kind of visit repeats on an ongoing basis, not just once
- If a screw or attachment wears out over time, it can be swapped for a new one
- Looking after an implant often looks nothing like coverage for the original surgery
Who usually does it
general dentist. Routine care in the general office; infection or removal goes to a periodontist or oral surgeon.
One question worth asking
What does looking after this implant involve year to year?
Implant maintenance and repair
Implants need cleaning and sometimes repair. These codes cover a cleaning visit where the bridge or attachment is removed, repairs to implant parts, treating bone loss or infection around an implant, and removing a failed implant.
Implants are cleaned differently from natural teeth, and a fixed bridge is sometimes unscrewed so the parts underneath can be cleaned properly. Other codes here cover replacing a worn screw or attachment, treating bone loss and infection in the gum around an implant, and taking a failed implant out. Coverage for this upkeep often looks nothing like coverage for the original surgery, so ask before booking.
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