Planning from the tooth
The shape and position of the future tooth guide the position of the implant, not the other way round.
Restorative implant dentistry · Integration
Implant crown: replacing a missing tooth.
A crown fixed to an implant replaces a missing tooth without relying on the neighbouring teeth. The challenge is for it to fit in with the gum and with the way you chew.
The volume of bone available, the gum, the bite and the position of the implant directly determine the shape of the future crown.
The placement of the implant, a surgical procedure, and the crown, a prosthetic one, are planned together, to anticipate the shape of the gum around the tooth and make it easier to keep clean.
Key points
- The aim To replace a missing tooth with a crown fixed to an implant, seeking comfortable chewing and a crown that blends naturally into the smile.
- How it works The future crown is considered from the moment the implant is planned. A temporary tooth may be offered during certain stages, when the conditions allow.
- Good to know The implant and its crown need daily cleaning and regular check-ups. Follow-up makes it possible, in particular, to monitor the gum, the bone and the contacts between the teeth.
A temporary tooth
A temporary crown can support healing and give the gum its shape, when the situation allows.
Looking after it over time
Checking oral hygiene, the contacts with the neighbouring teeth and the gum is part of long-term follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Understand before choosing.
When is an implant crown indicated?
The shape and position of the future tooth guide the position of the implant, not the other way round.
How is the decision made?
The volume of bone available, the gum, the bite and the position of the implant directly determine the shape of the future crown. The final proposal always depends on the clinical examination, the bite and the expectations you have expressed.
Is this solution suitable for every situation?
No. The same request can call for several solutions. The diagnosis makes it possible to compare the benefits, the limits, the alternatives and the biological cost of each one.
From treatment to clinical practice
Exploring this approach further.
Clinical case
Rebuilding the front teeth after an accident
See the stages of rebuilding the front teeth after an accident: keeping the teeth that could be saved, an implant and ceramic restorations.
First step
The aesthetic consultation
How the diagnosis and the options are presented before any decision is made.
Further reading
Related approaches.
Treatments
Adhesive restorations
Bonding makes it possible to rebuild some weakened teeth with partial restorations rather than routinely crowning them.
Treatments
Inlays, onlays and overlays
Inlays, onlays and overlays: partial restorations that can rebuild a weakened back tooth without a full crown, keeping the tissue that is still healthy.
Treatments
Cosmetic gum treatment
Cosmetic gum treatment for an uneven gum line, recession or a gummy smile due to excess gum, including gingivectomy, when the diagnosis justifies it.
A tailored indication
Every situation
needs its own diagnosis.
The information on this page is general. Only a clinical examination can establish whether a treatment is indicated, and clarify its benefits, limits and alternatives.