Implant Repair in Seoul
Loose crown, broken screw, sore gum or a bite that feels wrong? We diagnose the cause with 3D CT and digital bite analysis, including implants placed at other clinics or abroad.
- Since 2002
- 13 dentists
- In-house lab
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What should I do if my dental implant feels loose?
First, find out what is loose: the crown, the abutment screw, or the implant itself. A loose crown or screw is usually repairable in one visit. A loose implant in the bone typically means it has failed and needs removal and replacement. Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic diagnoses this with X-ray or 3D CT and T-Scan bite analysis. Avoid chewing on it meanwhile.
Reviewed by Dr. Kim Jin-hwan , Chief Director · Updated October 5, 2026
Which part of the implant has a problem?
An implant has three parts: the fixture in the bone, the abutment screwed into it, and the crown on top. The fix depends entirely on which part is affected, so diagnosis comes before any repair.
A crown that rocks but an implant that stays still usually means a loose screw or failed cement. A chipped crown can be repaired or remade in our Oneday Lab, often within the same visit. If the implant itself moves, it has usually lost its bond with the bone.
- Loose or rotating crown: abutment screw loosening or cement failure
- Chipped or cracked crown: often caused by bite overload
- Red, bleeding or swollen gum around the implant: peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis
- Food trapping next to the implant: contact gap with the neighbouring tooth
- Implant moves as a whole: loss of osseointegration
Why bite overload is often the hidden cause
Natural teeth sit in a ligament that lets them move slightly; implants do not. If an implant crown touches too early or too hard, it takes extra force with every bite. Over time this loosens screws, chips porcelain and can contribute to bone loss.
Chief Director Dr. Kim Jin-hwan wrote the chapter "Controlling the Occlusion of Implant-Supported Restorations" in the IGI Global Handbook of Research on T-Scan Technology Applications in Dental Medicine. We use T-Scan Novus to measure exactly when and how hard each tooth contacts, then adjust the bite so the implant is not overloaded. Grinding may also need a night guard.
Not sure if this is right for you? Send a photo or X-ray — a dentist replies on WhatsApp in English, Chinese or Japanese.
Get a free opinionImplants placed at another clinic or abroad
You do not need to have had your implant placed here to have it checked. Repairs are easier when we know the implant brand and connection type, so bring any implant card, records or X-rays you have. We use OSSTEM and MegaGen; parts for some other systems may need to be ordered, or the crown may need a new design.
Gum inflammation around implants is treated by our periodontics team, using deep cleaning, laser treatment or surgery depending on bone loss. If an implant must be replaced, see our dental implants page for how new placement works.
| Likely cause | Typical fix | Typical visits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose crown | Screw loosening or cement failure | Retighten or replace screw, recement | 1 |
| Chipped crown | Bite overload, grinding | Repair or remake crown, adjust bite | 1–2 |
| Bleeding gum | Plaque, peri-implant mucositis | Professional cleaning, hygiene coaching | 1–2 |
| Bone loss on X-ray | Peri-implantitis | Decontamination, laser or surgery, possible graft | 2+ |
| Implant moves | Failed osseointegration | Remove, heal, replace implant | 2–3 trips |
How it works at Oneday Dental
- Now
Send photos and X-ray
Send photos, any X-ray and the implant brand if known on WhatsApp. Avoid chewing on the implant until it is checked.
- Visit 1
Diagnosis
Clinical exam, X-ray or 3D CT to check the bone, and T-Scan Novus to check bite forces.
- Visit 1
Find the cause
The dentist explains which part has failed and why, and what repair options exist.
- Visit 1–2
Repair
Screw replacement, crown repair or remake in Oneday Lab, gum treatment, or replacement planning.
- Ongoing
Maintenance
Bite check and cleaning every 6 months help prevent the problem from returning.
Things to know before you decide
- Some implant brands used abroad have parts that are hard to source, which can mean a new abutment and crown design.
- Advanced peri-implantitis with major bone loss may mean the implant cannot be saved.
- Removing a failed implant usually requires a healing period, and sometimes grafting, before a new one is placed.
- Repairs without correcting the bite or grinding often fail again.
- Smoking and poor cleaning around implants increase the risk of gum and bone problems.
Experience you can check
- 2002Founded in Gangnam — 24 years
- 13Dentists in 5 departments
- 3Clinic buildings, 1,570 m²
- 0.01 mmT-Scan bite-force detail
Vice President, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function & Occlusion · author on T-Scan implant occlusion (IGI Global)
Implant Repair: common questions
Can you fix an implant that was placed in another country?
My implant crown is loose. Is the implant failing?
What is peri-implantitis?
Why does my implant crown keep chipping?
How much does implant repair cost?
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