Welcome to our Front Tooth Dental Implants Before and After gallery. Here, you will find a stunning collection of real patient transformations showing results of the front tooth implant procedure for individuals with missing or failing upper or lower front teeth.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 1
This young woman was in a bike accident, which caused significant damage to her front teeth. Immediately following the accident, she was seen by a dentist, who removed the remaining roots of 2 of her front teeth, placed a bone graft, and instructed the patient to wear a removeable partial denture for several months while the bone graft healed. Dissatisfied with this very unaesthetic solution, the patient visited our office within 1 week of the accident, looking for a 2nd opinion. After a thorough evaluation and diagnostic work-up of the patient, we planned a guided implant surgery with the placement of a temporary tooth that is fixed in place, along with a soft tissue graft to optimize the esthetic results of the surgery. Most important to the patient was that this was all done in the same appointment, and she would not have to take a removable partial out while eating or sleeping, and she could smile and function normally immediately. 4 months later, we delivered the finalized restorations, 2 implant crowns, and 2 veneers.
This patient had trauma to his front tooth, resulting in a fractured tooth that we could not save. Our meticulous diagnostic work-up and 3D imaging revealed very thin bone in the fractured tooth site, which normally presents a surgical and esthetic challenge. However, our use of the socket shield technique, where we preserved this thin piece of bone while simultaneously placing an dental implant in the area, allowed us to maintain the original bone shape and tissue contours. This delicate and technique sensitive procedure was strategically used in this case, giving us a beautiful result and upholding the symmetry in his smile.
This patient came to our office complaining of discomfort in her front tooth and she noted that she was not happy with the color of her all-on-4 teeth, which had been veneered by another dentist a few years prior. After a comprehensive evaluation and CT scan, we determined that the front tooth could not be saved. In our treatment plan, we considered aesthetics to be of the utmost importance to the patient. Our examination revealed that she was a candidate for guided implant surgery, with bone grafting and soft tissue grafting. The surgical guide allows for extreme precision when placing implants, a vital aspect of implant placement in the aesthetic zone. Bone and soft tissue grafting are essential to immediate implant placement to assure proper bone and tissue architecture, allowing the surgical site to blend in with the surrounding tissue. Additionally, we planned for immediate temporization of the implant at the time of surgery. The temporary tooth is fixed and prevents the patient from having to wear a removable appliance during the healing period, which she would have to take out prior to eating and sleeping. The patient was thrilled with our aesthetically and functionally driven treatment plan, which allowed her to function and appear normally during the entire healing process. After 4 months of healing, the patient received a final implant crown, along with new veneers on her other front teeth, creating a better color match and natural appearance.
The patient presented complaining of inflamed gums on his front tooth, which had a temporary crown on it. Our comprehensive exam and CT imaging revealed a hairline fracture of the tooth structure, which unfortunately renders the tooth a hopeless prognosis, and it must be removed. We planned for extraction of the front tooth with a surgically guided, immediate implant placement and temporization, with simultaneous soft tissue and bone grafting – all-in-one surgery. The implant crown that we provide on the day of surgery allows for proper soft tissue conditioning and, eventually, a final crown with optimal esthetics.
This patient presented complaining of sensitivity around her front tooth, which had a crown placed on it several years ago after she had some trauma to the tooth, which caused some discoloration. Our comprehensive evaluation revealed that the tooth was fractured under the gumline and was the causative factor for the ongoing inflammation and sensitivity in the area. We used CT imaging and digital scanning technology to precisely plan the patient’s surgery and restoration. On the day of surgery we extracted the fractured tooth, placed an implant in its place, performed both soft tissue grafting and bone grafting, and finally placed a fixed temporary restoration onto the implant, so the patient would not have to wear a removeable appliance while the implant and grafts healed. The patient was also able to complete Invisalign treatment to straighten her teeth, all while the implant healed and she functioned normally with the temporary implant crown. 8 months later, when her orthodontic treatment was complete, we delivered a final implant crown with no downtime for the patient.
This patient came to our office complaining of slight discomfort in her canine tooth when it touched anything solid. A CT scan revealed a large infection along with root resorption of the canine tooth, which would need to be extracted. Due to the extent of bone resorption from the infection, immediate implant was not an option. At the time of extraction, we performed bone and soft tissue grafting to preserve the architecture of the site for eventual implant placement and inserted a temporary fixed restoration (maryland bridge), so the patient would have a tooth during the healing process. After 4 months of healing, we had a healthy site with enough bone and healthy soft tissue to place an single tooth implant using a surgical guide along with a temporary tooth fixed to the implant. In some instances, a staged approach is necessary to give the patient a predictable and aesthetic result, which we achieved in this case.
This patient was unhappy with the appearance of his smile, which featured a missing front tooth, peg-shaped lateral incisor, and an ill-fitting bridge. We created a comprehensive treatment plan and smile design that would address the patient’s aesthetic concerns and provide a functional and long-lasting result. We did soft tissue grafting and bone grafting in the site of the missing tooth to create a healthy and supportive foundation for a new tooth and implant. We also restored the adjacent teeth using crowns and veneers, which aided in creating a complete and harmonious new smile with healthy hard and soft tissue.
This patient came to our office unhappy with the open spaces in his smile, which were due to congenitally missing canine teeth. With limited space available, it was imperative that we complete a diagnostic and aesthetic wax-up to envision where the new teeth would be. This treatment planning protocol and smile design lets us create a surgical plan that will coincide with the aesthetic goals of the treatment. With the end goal in mind, we used guided implant surgery and bone grafting to precisely place implants in the open spaces and build up the bone support in the area. We let the surgical sites heal for 3 months and then restored the area with implant crowns and veneers on the adjacent teeth, which created an aesthetic result with ideal tooth proportions and completely transformed the patient’s smile.
This patient was undergoing an extensive treatment plan with her general dentist to place crowns and veneers on all her teeth when her lateral incisor broke beyond repair and her general dentist did not feel comfortable treating it herself. After being referred to our office, we did a comprehensive evaluation and determined that the patient is a candidate for immediate implant placement. In a single surgical appointment, we removed the fractured tooth, placed an immediate implant, accompanied by bone and soft tissue grafting to ensure optimal implant health and longevity, and we placed a fixed temporary restoration on the implant. Placing this temporary tooth on the implant immediately allows us to mold the outline of the gum tissue prior to inserting a final tooth after 3 months of healing. In the final restoration, we were able to perfectly match the color of the existing dental work, and we had an aesthetically pleasing result.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 10
This patient worked as a nurse and had become frustrated with the appearance of her front teeth and was concerned with how loose they had become, making it difficult to eat. Our comprehensive exam revealed that her front teeth had anatomically short roots with extensive bone loss, which ultimately led to significant mobility, which could not be repaired with periodontal treatment. Aesthetically, we noted asymmetry in her smile, demonstrated in her maxillary midline shift and uneven tooth proportions. The patient expressed how important it was to her to have a fixed restoration and not have to take out a partial denture, which is what other dentists had offered her in the past. With this in mind, we planned the patient for extractions of the mobile teeth along with immediate implant placement and extensive bone grafting to rebuild the lost bone structure and support the new implants. Additionally, we immediately inserted a temporary restoration that was fixed to the new implants, so the patient would never have to remove anything from her mouth during the healing process. After 5 months of healing, we delivered a final zirconia prosthesis which had proper tooth proportions, was symmetrical, and which perfectly complimented the patient’s facial characteristics.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 11
This patient came to our office after she suffered a fall, which broke her front tooth. Using our digital technology and CT imaging, we developed a surgical treatment plan which would involve immediate implant placement using a surgical guide for precision. Our advanced technology allows us to plan many aspects of the treatment prior to the day of surgery, saving the patient time and creating a more aesthetic result. We designed a temporary tooth prior to surgery, and inserted it on the day of implant placement, preserving the patient’s natural smile from the day of surgery and through the entire 4-month healing period. After this time, we placed a permanent implant crown and a porcelain crown for the adjacent tooth to provide an optimally aesthetic result.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 12
This patient was unhappy with the appearance of her front teeth, stating that they looked too small and discolored. She had a previous root canal on one of her front teeth, and the crown on top of it was failing. After a comprehensive evaluation in our office, we determined that the failing front tooth should be removed and replaced with an implant restoration. We also considered the overall aesthetics of her smile, and we always aim our treatment to enhance aesthetics and meet the patient’s expectations. To do this effectively, we recommended placing veneers on the adjacent teeth so the entire smile could be harmonious. We noted insufficient native bone after tooth extraction, so we performed bone and soft tissue grafting to rebuild the area and create a supportive foundation for the implant. We delivered a temporary tooth restoration on the day of surgery, so the patient never had to leave our office with a missing tooth, and after 5 months of healing, the implant was integrated and able to receive a final implant crown.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 13
This patient presented to our office complaining of intermittent swelling above her front tooth. After a comprehensive exam, we discovered a large infection around the root of her tooth, which had caused significant bone resorption in the area. We developed a treatment plan for the patient which included immediate implant placement with bone grafting. We designed a temporary tooth prior to surgery and inserted it immediately after placing the implant, which helped preserve the patient’s natural smile from the day of surgery and through the entire 5-month healing period. After healing we delivered a final implant crown which the patient felt resembled her natural smile and matched her other teeth perfectly.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 14
This patient complained of pain on eating in her front tooth and came to our office for a comprehensive evaluation. A CT scan of her dentition revealed that more than half of the root of her front tooth had undergone resorption, essentially eaten away under the bone. Adding to the complexity of the case was her high smile line, which creates one of the most difficult aesthetic challenges when treating the front teeth. Thankfully, however, this is our specialty, and we know how crucial it is to place a temporary tooth immediately to properly mold the patient’s gums and match the rest of her teeth. We extracted the front tooth and placed an immediate implant along with bone grafting and soft tissue grafting using the patient’s own tissue. We then placed a temporary restoration immediately onto the implant made from the patient’s own extracted tooth! We let the implant heal for 5 months before placing a permanent implant crown, which had perfect soft tissue and bony contours because of our meticulous treatment planning.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 15
After visiting her general dentist for the third time to recement a failing crown that kept falling out, this patient was ready for a permanent solution. When she visited our office, we did a comprehensive evaluation and CT imaging which allowed us to determine that she was a good candidate for immediate implant placement. At the time of implant placement, we also did bone grafting and soft tissue grafting after which we placed a temporary screw-retained crown on the implant to maintain the architecture of the gum tissue during healing. After 4 months, we inserted a final implant crown that had healthy bone and soft tissue support.
Front Tooth Dental Implants Before & After Case 16
This patient had a case of external root resorption on her front tooth, which made it necessary to extract this tooth. Through our treatment planning process we obtained a CT scan, which allowed us to plan for an immediate implant to replace the missing tooth. Due to the degree of resorption and the resultant bony defect, the implant needed time to heal under the gums before being loaded with a permanent tooth. Even though we could not place a screw-retained temporary tooth on the implant, it is vital to mold the soft tissue during the healing period, so we made a custom healing abutment for the implant that would do just that. We also inserted a temporary Maryland bridge that would replace the missing tooth in the meantime, while the implant integrated. After 4 months, a definitive screw-retained implant crown was delivered, with an aesthetic, functional, and healthy result.
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