What's the process of re-doing a dental implant? (photos)

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I've had nothing but problems with my teeth since I was a child. Due to an accident, my front tooth had to be removed back in 2011. The only problem is: I HATE the implant. It's off in color, shorter than its partner tooth and it sticks out more. I desperately want it re-done. What is the PROCESS of re-doing this type of implant and is it painful? It's cemented in if that makes any difference. THANK YOU!

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

sorry to hear of the problems you ave dealt with.  The good news is you just need a good crown if the implant is healthy.  A single front crown can be the most difficult cosmetic correction in dentistry.  I have my ceramic lab come and customize shading in the mouth when I do a single front crown.   Sometimes it is better to do both front teeth together for a perfect match and make the crown disappear. Looking at your picture I also see very narrow arches, uneven occlusal levels and other indicators that you may be a candidate for maxillary expansion with a DNA Appliance.  This will allow you to create a wide beautiful smile and avoid future problems with TMJ disorders, hedaches, migraines , snoring and sleep apnea.  I would advise devising a lifetime dental strategy as your first step and then address cosmetics.Time and energy spent on planning can avoid future disasters.  Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsThinkBetterLife.com

Jepssy Beltre, DDS · Answer

Hi, thanks for the question...do you need to change the crown not the implant if is already integrated in your bone. Is important to know what kind of implant and the name of the implant to use the Abutments for new crown. Regards

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD · Answer

If the dental implant itself is well positioned and healthy, then an experienced restorative dentist can use it and not necessarily replace the implant. The dentist can do a provisional crown first, since it is a front tooth, and achieve the design and appearance that you love. Then it can be finalized into the final crown. If the implant is not positioned well, then it can be easily removed, allowed to heal, and replaced in 3 months. Consultation with an oral surgeon and a good restorative dentist is a good place to start.

Sue Wendling, DMD (retired) · Answer

It looks like the gumline of the implant crown is higher than the gumline of the natural tooth. Replacing the implant itself is quite a process so you may want to just get used to that discrepancy. However, there is a lot of room for improvement with the crown that was placed on the implant. I would suggest finding a dentist with a lot of experience placing crowns on implants. Try finding a dentist who has received advanced training at an institute called LVI

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