My Dental Implants Sit Higher Than My Natural Teeth. My Dentist Doesn't Seem Too Worried? (photo)

My dental implants wihcih consists of 4 teeth bridge (2 implants) is ugly as is sits higher than my natural teeth..and YES I had bone grafting, paid extra for that of course. My smile is terrible now my front teeth sit normal and then you see these huge fake teeth with the high arch..it has been over a year and although I told my dentist I wasn't pleased with the aesthetics and ONLY the funtion he really didn't say much?? what are my options without another high cost?? :-( I'm very sad*

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Good esthetic outcome is very difficult with implants in front teeth.

I'm afraid once your implants are placed there are few options. Your case needs very carefull and thought out treatment planning due to the fact that you show all your gums when you smile. What did you have before the implant bridge? Where you happy with the way it looked before? The teeth look fake and big because they are to high on your gums. Specially the left lateral incisor. This could be due to improper implant placement or improper planning prior to implant... more

High gum line around dental implants

I am very sorry that you are not happy with the gum around the implant crowns. This is a case of having been warned that this might happen. Once teeth are lost, the bone and gum shrinks and it is very difficult to replace those tissues except in skilled hands. The high gum line will naturally amplify the problem. To correct this is very difficult as the bone architecture supports the gum and the gum lline. I have 2 suggestions that you may consider: 1 soft tissue... more

Unhappy with outcome

Unfortunately it is very hard to determine exactly what is going on with your case as your pictures are too blurry to see. It appears that your left lateral incisor has a longer crown and that the gum is more recessed in that area. This may be due to overcontouring of the implant abutment as it emerges from the implant and through the gum. If the gum was level with the adjacent teeth before restoration of the implant and now appears recessed, that is... more

Gummy smile. high smile line. implants.

I am sorry to hear about your situation. However, the problem here is of miscommunication. Once teeth are lost, invariably, we see resorption of the alveolar ridge, the bone the teeth rest in. Even with extensive grafting, it is difficult if not impossible, to fully regenerate that ridge. In addition, the expensive grafting procedures, do undergo resorption overtime. When the smile line is low enough, it is usually not a problem. It is of course better to inform the patient prior to any... more

Poor Esthetic Outcome From Dental Implant Restoration IS Frustrating

Your photos are a little blurry, but I can see your concern. You have a very high smile line and show a bit of gingiva with your normal smile , abut the teeth on your left side seem longer than your right side. ( I am guessing that is what you are trying to get across). I am not sure what type of bone grafting was performed. I am also not sure of the type of surgical specialist that treated you either. In retrospect one of the first considerations for your... more