If the abutment on an implant crown has come loose, do I have to pay for the crown to be removed and replaced?

March 18, 2016
Asked By:canrob123 in Centennial, CO

My Dentist, who placed the implant crown and abutment about 4 years ago is telling me the abutment is loose and he will have to take the crown off, tighten the abutment and then make a new crown. He is telling me I have to pay for the new crown. Is that correct? I feel like I paid a lot of money for what was supposed to be a permanent tooth. Please tell me, am I wrong??

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March 21, 2016

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