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An abutment replacement — solved the same day, after months of being turned away.

Judy needed her implant abutments replaced. No one could help her. She came to Dr. Andrus — and within the same day he had found the parts she needed and installed them.

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Judy, tell us today about your experience here at St. George Center for Specialized Dentistry with Dr. Andrus. Trying to get the abutments replaced — no one could help me out. I came to see Dr. Andrus. Within the same day, he had found what implants or abutments I needed. He had them. I have new implants — or realigned — and I am smiling and eating happily.

In Judy's words

Months of being turned away — fixed in a single visit.

I was trying to get the abutments replaced — and no one could help me out.

I came to see Dr. Andrus. Within the same day, he had found what implants or abutments I needed. He had them.

I have new implants — or realigned — and I am smiling and eating happily.

"Within the same day, he had found what abutments I needed. He had them." — Judy

Why other dentists may turn away abutment replacement

Dental implant systems use abutment connectors that are specific to the brand and generation of the implant body. If a patient's original surgeon used an older or less-common system — or if they have moved practices — finding the right replacement abutment can stump a general dentist. As a board-certified prosthodontist, Dr. Andrus works across the major implant systems and can identify, source, and place the correct abutments without redoing the surgery. Solutions for missing teeth → · Meet Dr. Andrus →

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