A Fresh Start with Multiple Implants: Restoring Three Front Teeth
When someone has been living with dental problems for years, it gradually chips away at their confidence. That was certainly the case for this patient. He’d damaged his front teeth in an accident when he was younger, and although they’d been repaired at the time, the crowns he’d relied on for so long had started to fail. He told us he constantly worried about how they looked and that biting into anything firm had become a challenge. It reached a point where he felt something needed to change.
Background
From the moment he sat down with us, it was clear how much the situation was getting him down. The crowns he’d had placed years before were no longer secure, and the teeth underneath had reached a stage where further repair just wouldn’t give him a long-lasting result. More than anything, he wanted something that would look natural, feel strong, and allow him to smile without second-guessing himself.
After going through the options together and assessing the condition of the remaining tooth structure, replacing the failing teeth with dental implants became the most reliable and predictable plan. It meant he could have a fixed, stable solution that didn’t depend on neighbouring teeth for support.
Early Treatment & Temporary Solution
The first step was to remove the failing teeth. Although that sounds like a big moment, the appointment was calm and straightforward. What mattered most to him was not having to walk around with a gap at the front of his smile, so we made sure he left the practice with a temporary replacement that looked natural and allowed him to get on with life while everything healed. Even though it wasn’t the final result, he told us it already felt like a huge improvement from what he had before.
Once the extraction sites had settled and the gums were healthy, we were ready for the next stage.
Implant Placement
Once the area had healed, we moved on to placing the implants. In this case, two implants were positioned in a way that would comfortably support three front teeth. It’s a setup that gives plenty of strength and keeps the bite feeling balanced, without putting extra pressure on the neighbouring teeth.
The procedure itself was very straightforward, and after the implants were in place, the focus shifted to letting them settle. This part takes a bit of time as the bone naturally bonds to the implants, but it’s a step you simply can’t rush. It’s what gives the finished teeth that solid, natural feel that patients really appreciate.
Final Result
When we fitted his final implant-supported bridge, you could see the difference immediately. The teeth matched his smile perfectly - the shape, the size, the overall look. More importantly, he said they felt like his own teeth, which is always the aim.
With the new implants in place, he can now eat comfortably, speak without worrying about loose crowns, and smile without having to think twice. Because the teeth are supported by implants rather than neighbouring teeth, it also protects his long-term oral health and gives him a secure, fixed solution for many years to come.
For this patient, implants didn’t just restore his front teeth - they restored a part of himself he’d been missing for a long time.