Implant Crown Repair: Save the Piece and Avoid Testing the Bite
A chipped implant crown needs assessment even if the implant itself feels stable. The visible crown, connecting parts, and surrounding tissues may need separate evaluation. The size of the chip does not establish how much of the assembly is affected.
Keep useful information
Save any fragment and note what you were eating when the damage occurred. Tell the team about pain, movement, bleeding, or a change in the bite. Avoid repeatedly clenching or chewing hard foods to see whether the restoration still holds.
Let the examination guide repair
Do not glue the piece back or use a household tool to smooth the edge. Depending on the material and extent of damage, different professional options may be considered. Ask whether the cause could involve bite forces or another factor that also needs attention. Repair planning should account for the crown and the conditions that contributed to the chip. A restoration can need care without proving that the implant has failed, but that distinction should be established clinically rather than assumed at home.