What Are my Options After Implant Placement with Bone Grafting but the Area Above my Tooth is Not As Plump As Rest of Gums?

August 23, 2013
Asked By:htmlkungaroo in New York, NY

I had a tooth extraction on the #10 incisor and now have all restored teeth (veneers plus crown). However the #10 seems to be darker because of the bone loss. Can I have more grafting done or something placed inside the gum to plump that area up? I know I can try to build out the veneers more to compensate for the axial inclination but it does not look pleasing. The other option is to have pink porcelain or fake gums put on the veneer but that doesn't seem like a good option cosmetically.

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August 26, 2013

Answer: Plumpers needed for gums.

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August 26, 2013

Answer: Plumpers needed for gums.

August 26, 2013

Answer: Augmentation

August 26, 2013

Answer: Augmentation

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August 27, 2013

Answer: Absolutely, you can add to a deficient gum area

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August 27, 2013

Answer: Absolutely, you can add to a deficient gum area

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August 26, 2013

Answer: Thin gum tissue above implant

August 26, 2013

Answer: Thin gum tissue above implant

August 26, 2013

Answer: Defect around Implant

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August 26, 2013

Answer: Defect around Implant

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