01/06/2026
Sometimes the solution is not more surgery. It is thoughtful prosthodontic design ➡️
After several unsuccessful surgical attempts elsewhere, this patient presented unhappy with the loss of soft tissue, air escape during speech, and a persistent lisp affecting both confidence and function.
One option was to remove the implants and begin treatment again entirely. Instead, a far more conservative and predictable approach was chosen by prosthetically replacing the missing soft tissue architecture with carefully designed pink porcelain.
By understanding both biologic and prosthetic principles, we were able to restore aesthetics, phonetics, and confidence without further invasive surgery.
In complex implant rehabilitation, success is not always about doing more. Sometimes it is about designing better.
DISCLAIMER:
Outcomes shown in these images are specific to this patient and do not reflect the results other patients may experience. Images and videos are shared with patient consent, with no filters, AI tools, or unrealistic lighting applied.
Results, risks, complications, and recovery times vary for each individual. This content is general in nature, intended for adults, and not a substitute for medical advice. Always seek independent advice from a qualified, AHPRA-registered health practitioner, and consider a second opinion before starting treatment.
Dr Christopher Ho (DEN0001396406), Registered Prosthodontist.
