My implanted bicuspid does not look aligned and looks inwardly set and tilted in? Is there any way this can be fixed? (Photo)

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I have a second bicuspid implant 1 year ago, the surgeon just now cleared me to place the crown, when the crown was placed, I was surprised That it is not alligned with other teeth, more inward and the molar behinds it is showing. This is subtle but annoying that after all this waiting it does not look right! Is there any fix? It also looks darker / gray in the shadow!

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

No need to worry, today there r many options available to align implant crown by customized abutments. just tell yr dentist , he will give u new crown with proper alignment and shade.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

I do agree with you that both the color and position of the crown aren't ideal. Both can also be fixed by replacing the crown. Your dentist can cheat and make the crown thicker on the cheek side so that it is in better position within your smile. Part of the grey is from the fact that the tooth is recessed but it does still appear grayer that your other teeth. Discuss your concerns with your dentist. They are easy to correct.

Victor Sanz, DDS · Answer

The crown appears slightly inward because you lost bone in that area. The option of gum/bone grafting can fill the slight indentation on the outside. The color of the crown can be corrected painlessly. It appears to be lacking value, or brightness. Pictures for the dental laboratory will be helpful.

Abhishek Modi, BDS · Answer

Implant position is decided by the tooth on the opposing arch. The implant is placed in a way that the forces exerted from the tooth in the opposite arch, while chewing falls parallel with the long axis of the implant. If in your case the tooth in the opposing arch is placed slightly inwards the crown and implant positioning would be slightly inwards. Kindly look at the implant in comparison with the opposing tooth and as far as the bite is perfect it shouldn't be a problem. Your concern for the colour of the crown can be corrected by using a Metal-Free crown or a Zirconia Crown which does not have an underlying metal component to make it look dark or grey.

My implanted bicuspid does not look aligned and looks inwardly set and tilted in? Is there any way this can be fixed? (Photo)

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My implanted bicuspid does not look aligned and looks inwardly set and tilted in? Is there any way this can be fixed? (Photo)

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