Anterior Teeth

Anterior teeth refers to the front teeth — the upper and lower incisors and canines. In implant dentistry, replacing anterior teeth is considered the most aesthetically demanding work, as these teeth are the most visible and any imperfection in colour, shape or gum contour is immediately apparent.

Challenges in the anterior region

• Bone loss: Bone typically resorbs quickly after tooth loss in the front of the mouth, often requiring grafting
• Gum aesthetics: The gum line around anterior implants must closely match adjacent teeth
• Papillae: The small triangular gum points between teeth (papillae) are difficult to recreate perfectly after tooth loss
• Colour matching: The crown must precisely match adjacent natural teeth in shade and translucency

Immediate placement

In some cases, an implant can be placed immediately into a fresh extraction socket in the anterior region. This can help preserve bone and gum architecture but requires careful patient selection.