13/04/2026
“Implants are NOT just screws… and this is why.”
This patient came to us unhappy with a previous implant done elsewhere:
“Doc, something just doesn’t look right. Can you fix it?”
At first glance, many people think it’s just the crown.
But in reality, implant aesthetics come down to TWO critical components:
The Pink (Gum)
– Lack of keratinized gum
– Poor volume and contour
– Shallow sulcus
– Muscle pulling on the gum
The White (Tooth)
– Incorrect proportions
– Poor positioning
– Wrong shape, color, and contours
👉 The truth? The position of the implant placed made it very difficult to restore and achieve the desired results.
So how did we manage this case?
- Gum surgeries to reposition muscle attachments
- Soft tissue grafting to rebuild lost volume
- Careful shaping with temporaries to guide the final outcome
This wasn’t a quick fix—it was a process that required planning, patience, and trust.
And step by step, we rebuilt both the pink and white aesthetics to achieve a natural, harmonious smile.
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