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Front tooth implant

Replacing a front tooth requires a particular level of technical skill.

A gap in the front teeth can be a real flaw in terms of aesthetic appeal. Consequently, an implant in the area of the front teeth also has particular demands, since the artificial tooth needs to blend in perfectly with the teeth it sits alongside. Not only this, but the inserted new tooth must not show through the gum either. To ensure you’re able to smile again without feeling self-conscious, we employ all of our experience and tremendous sensitivity for every implant that we insert at our practice.

Things to consider in relation to front tooth implants:

  • The amount of bone: for an implant to take hold, there must be sufficient bone available both in terms of depth and width. If we discover that the condition of the bone is not ideal for this, bone augmentation is carried out.
  • Gums: The nature of the gums is primarily determined by genes. With thin, delicate tissue in particular, we want to prevent the part of the implant anchored into the bone from showing through, therefore spoiling the appearance. If the gum tissue is irregular too, the overall appearance looks uneven. While excess gum tissue can be removed, taking the body's own connective tissue (for example from the area of the wisdom teeth) can permanently improve gum tissue that has either receded, is too weak or is too thin around the implant. Gum tissue from other areas of the gums can also be implanted using micro-surgical and non-traumatic techniques. The causes of gum problems must be determined, and any treatments needed in advance (e.g. for periodontitis) must be carried out before any gum tissue is corrected.
  • Smile line: When the transition between the gum and tooth is covered by the lip when you smile, this is what we call a low smile line. When the smile line is high, this transition is visible. The aesthetic demands on the implant therefore increase accordingly. Alongside choosing the best possible implant material, gum corrections may also be useful for achieving the perfect result.

 

In the easily visible front part of our teeth especially, damage or gaps in the teeth can be particularly unsightly.

In certain conditions, immediate treatment may be possible. First, however, it must be ensured that there is no inflammation present or developing.

And second, there must be sufficient bone substance present.