Dental implants prevent facial collapse. But once a collapse has occurred, can they reverse it?

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I hadn't replace two upper molars and now I'm very upset about my new appearance.

Doug Jopling, DDS · Answer

Think of steel girders that hold up a building. The teeth provide support for the lips and cheeks as supporting architecture in much the same way. If they are gone you have no support, and collapse will occur as it has in your photo. If the underlying architecture of your teeth are replaced, you will reestablish support of the lips and cheeks.  The area under your eye is not directly supported by the teeth, but you may be surprised with their appearance once the missing teeth have been treated with implants and a prosthesis to re-support the cheeks.Bon Chance!Douglas E. Jopling, DDS

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Unfortunalely without photos of your smile it is difficult to give you accurate advice.  Generally if the missing teeth that are contributing to the facial collapse are replaced there is a reversal of the collapse.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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