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Front-tooth implants at a glance

What is this treatment?
Front teeth affect not only chewing function but also appearance and speech. Design the gum line and shape first, confirm with a temporary prosthesis, then complete.
What concerns are addressed?
My front teeth look spaced — there seems to be a gap between them.
What precautions are there?
Postoperative pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, sensory changes, and failure of osseointegration may occur. Bone grafting or sinus surgery carries risks such as graft exposure or mucosal perforation, and varies by individual condition.

Related clinician: Director Kang Do-wook · Periodontics · Integrated Dental Medicine specialist

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Preparing for a front-tooth consultation

A few things to consider before booking.

Tell us during your consultation

  • Your main concern: shape, color, chewing or sensitivity
  • Any existing front-tooth restorations or previous treatment
  • Your preferred schedule and the questions you would like to discuss first

Helpful items to prepare

  • Previous treatment records or images, if available
  • Information about your existing restorations, if available

Questions to ask

  • Which options can we compare after assessing my teeth and gums?
  • What limitations should I understand regarding function, color, shape and aftercare?
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The Good Morning Dental Clinic 02-969-3776

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01 / YOUR CONCERNS

Do you have these concerns?

My front teeth look spaced
It seems there is a gap between the front teeth.
An old implant in a front tooth looks like the gum has separated.
Front teeth look spaced and a black triangular gap formed.
The gum is gone so the metal I had placed is visible.
Gums receded making front teeth look long.
Gums are gone so the front teeth look connected.
Uneven gum height left and right makes my smile awkward.
The gum margin looks dark and shows through.
I fell and the front tooth is fractured to the root.
I was hit and my front tooth is wobbly.
02 / UNDERSTAND YOUR CARE

What is a front-tooth implant?

Front teeth affect not only chewing function but also appearance and speech. Design the gum line and shape first, confirm with a temporary prosthesis, then complete.

Gum condition determines the result for front teeth

Front-tooth implants are not finished by placement alone. If the bone around the implant and the gum covering it are thin, the gum can recede over time and the margin can be exposed. Therefore, implant position and the need for bone grafts and gum grafts are planned from the start.

If the gum looks separated or the screw is exposed

When a boundary forms between the prosthesis and the gum, we check gum thickness and causes of recession. If the implant surface is exposed we also evaluate bone loss and inflammation. GBR or gum grafting may be considered, but it has limits in fully covering exposed areas or restoring prior appearance.

Black triangular gap between front teeth

If the interdental papilla that filled the space between teeth shrinks, a black triangular gap can appear. We first explain the range that can be improved with prosthetic form adjustment or soft tissue treatment. If gum heights differ, check the gum line before remaking teeth alone.

We verify color, shape, and speech with temporary prostheses

In our in-house laboratory we check shade, translucency, and form with adjacent teeth. In the temporary prosthesis stage we confirm tooth length, speech, and gum line. Whether a provisional tooth can be attached on the extraction day depends on inflammation and initial fixation.

Implant, bridge, and laminate are different targets

Implants and bridges are options to restore missing teeth. Bridges usually use adjacent teeth as supports so we assess neighboring teeth. Veneers are prostheses attached to the front surface of existing teeth and are not treatments to replace missing teeth.

Limits and precautions to know

Postoperative pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, sensory changes, and failure of osseointegration may occur. Bone grafting or sinus surgery carries risks such as graft exposure or mucosal perforation, and varies by individual condition.

03 / THE GOOD MORNING WAY

How The Good Morning provides care

  1. A periodontist designs implant position considering the gum line.
  2. We judge need for bone grafts and gum grafts from the start.
  3. In-house lab adjusts shade and form directly.
  4. We explain preservation possibilities and limits for existing implants first.
04 / STEP BY STEP

From diagnosis to aftercare: the treatment course.

  1. 01Diagnosis of bone width, gum thickness, and surrounding teeth
  2. 02Extraction, implant placement, and necessary bone grafting
  3. 03If needed, gum grafting and healing confirmation
  4. 04Temporary prosthesis to check shape, speech, and gum line
  5. 05Final prosthesis attachment and regular maintenance

Actual sequence and number of visits are adjusted according to test results and recovery.

Consultation tailored to your condition
05 / YOUR QUESTIONS · 19 QUESTIONS

Questions you might have before care.

01Will a front-tooth implant look obvious?
It cannot be made completely identical to a natural tooth. We assess the gum line and the color and translucency of adjacent teeth, check the shape with a temporary restoration, and then make the final restoration.
02Will the front gum look dark later?
If the margin under a prosthesis is exposed beyond the gum it can appear dark like a shadow. If bone or gum around an implant is thin, the gum may recede over time exposing the margin. Securing bone and gum thickness from the start can reduce this issue.
03Can I have a temporary tooth placed on the day of surgery?
Possible in some cases. There are cases of immediate placement after extraction with same-day temporary prosthesis. However it depends on inflammation and primary stability and is judged after 3D CT.
04Can the color match adjacent teeth? Will it be noticeable?
In-house lab adjusts shade and translucency. Exact match to natural teeth is not guaranteed; modification scope and timing depend on prosthesis status.
05Which is better, bridge or implant?
If adjacent teeth are healthy, implants that avoid cutting those teeth can be considered. Bridges use adjacent teeth as supports, so consider adjacent tooth condition, bone status, surgical burden, cost and time together.
06How many months for front-tooth implants?
Months may be needed for osseointegration and gum recovery; bone graft or gum graft may extend time. Use of temporary teeth and expected schedule explained after diagnosis.
07Are front-tooth implants more expensive than molars?
Placement cost itself is not much different, but front teeth often require matching gum line and color and may need bone and gum grafting, raising total cost. After diagnosis provide written estimate including only necessary items.
08Do front-tooth implants always need bone grafting?
Front tooth area often has thin jawbone and may require grafting. If bone is sufficient no graft needed; gum thickness is checked together and planned.
09Will pronunciation change after front-tooth implants?
Prosthesis thickness and shape can affect speech; check and adjust pronunciation during temporary prosthesis stage before final prosthesis.
10Can front-tooth implants be done under sedation?
Conscious sedation may help but is not suitable for everyone. Decide after evaluating systemic condition, medications, airway risk and treatment scope; refer to higher-level institutions if needed.
11How long do front-tooth implants last?
No fixed lifespan can be guaranteed. Depends on jawbone and soft tissues, chewing forces, smoking and hygiene management, so regular checkups are important.
12Can a front-tooth implant from another clinic be redone?
Often possible. Methods include preserving the existing implant while reinforcing bone and gum or removing and reimplanting. Precision exam determines which is possible.
13Is front-tooth implant covered by national health insurance?
Insurance coverage depends on age, oral condition, treatment purpose and current item criteria. After diagnosis, get a breakdown of covered and non-covered items. Check costs of treatments and sedation separately.
14It looks like the gum above my previous front-tooth implant is separating.
If gum has receded exposing the prosthesis margin, that may be the case. Check for inflammation and bone loss and explain possible improvements like gum graft or prosthesis adjustment.
15A screw I implanted is exposed; can it be covered again?
Bone regeneration and gum graft can be considered but cannot always re-cover. Check remaining bone, inflammation and implant position and explain preservation possibilities and limits.
16My front teeth look spaced with black triangles.
The interdental gum (papilla) that filled the space between teeth is gone. Improve by soft tissue graft to restore volume or adjust prosthesis shape. Complete restoration to original is difficult; explain achievable range after assessment.
17Front gum has receded making teeth look longer.
This is gingival recession causing gum line to drop. Evaluate whether grafting can restore gum volume and if heights differ left to right, adjust gum line together.
18Where is gum graft taken from?
Mostly taken from the patient's own palate (roof of mouth). As autologous tissue it matches color and texture and donor site usually heals in 1–2 weeks.
19Do front-tooth implants always require both bone and gum grafts?
If bone and gum are sufficient, they are not necessary. If deficient, both may be planned, but gum line can change after grafting so ongoing management is needed.

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This information is for general understanding and does not replace clinician diagnosis. Treatment methods, durations, effects, and side effects vary by individual and require sufficient consultation before care.