Can implants be made "imperfect?"

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I have a gap that has widened with periodontal disease and considering implants for upper and lower front teeth. I would like to keep a gap ... not a large one, but at least some of it.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,Implants can be made "imperfect" to resemble your teeth prior to the implants.  However, it's something that you have to make sure that your dentist knows how to do.  I have a bigger question, have you completely ruled-out more conservative treatment like crowns and veneers.  I imagine that you think your teeth are in pretty bad shape, but I've had several patients travel to my office after being told that they need all of their teeth pulled and implants placed, only to find that they were great candidates for crowns, veneers, and bridges.  The benefit to going the route of crowns, veneers and bridges, is that you maintain your natural tooth roots and part or most of your natural tooth structure.  Maintaining your real roots will drastically help save your gums and underlying bone that holds your teeth.  The cost of crowning, veneering and bridging every tooth is expensive, but a lot less than what you would pay at Clear Choice Dental Implants.  These are just things to consider before pulling all your teeth and getting implants.  Always check out the before and afters of any dentist you may consider.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have
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Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD · Answer

Implants usually can be placed and restored so that you can keep the "gap" you speak of.  This depends on several factors, but having an experienced restoring dentist and board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon working together will get you the results you desire.  IT just takes proper planning

Tom Hedge, DDS · Answer

Dental implants and periodontal disease treatment together can help ensure you don't go through the process and expense and  put yourself at high risk of implant failure. An experienced cosmetic dentist with a good track record can show you through a digital dental makeover what the potential outcome will look like so you can, in essence, work with him or her to design your desired smile.

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