Dental implant before and after

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Eight implant cases, organised by the missing teeth being replaced. Compare each starting point with the photographed restoration and read what changed.

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Dental implant · illustrative model

Single front tooth

1 case

CASE 07Clinical photography

Condition: Single missing upper front tooth
Treatment: Single implant crown

Replacing a missing upper front tooth

A gap interrupts the row of upper front teeth. An implant component is already visible in the space in the before photograph; this pair shows the change from that stage to a fitted implant crown.

Before: The upper front tooth is absent, leaving a visible gap beside the remaining front teeth. The implant component is exposed above the space where the crown will sit. — The upper front tooth is absent, leaving a visible gap beside the remaining front teeth. The implant component is exposed above the space where the crown will sit.

After: A tooth-coloured implant crown occupies the previous gap. The adjacent front teeth provide a reference for its position and shape. — A tooth-coloured implant crown occupies the previous gap. The adjacent front teeth provide a reference for its position and shape.

Clinical noteBefore and after the final crown. The after photograph has been cropped more closely to show the same dental region.

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Multiple missing teeth

2 cases

CASE 06Clinical photography

Condition: Two missing upper front teeth
Treatment: Implant-supported restorations

Restoring a gap across the upper front teeth

Two neighbouring upper front teeth are missing, leaving a wider gap in the smile. This implant case shows the front-tooth space before and after restoration.

Before: A gap spans the two upper central front-tooth positions, with the gum ridge visible above it. The surrounding teeth remain in view. — A gap spans the two upper central front-tooth positions, with the gum ridge visible above it. The surrounding teeth remain in view.

After: Tooth-coloured replacements fill the two front-tooth positions. The same surrounding teeth and lower arch are visible for comparison. — Tooth-coloured replacements fill the two front-tooth positions. The same surrounding teeth and lower arch are visible for comparison.

Clinical noteFront views of the missing-tooth space and the fitted implant restorations. This comparison focuses on the two upper front teeth.

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CASE 10Clinical photography

Condition: Adjacent missing upper back teeth
Treatment: Implant-supported restorations

Restoring a wider space in the upper chewing area

A wider gap between the remaining upper teeth includes an exposed implant component. This pair shows the space before and after the implant-supported posterior restoration is fitted.

Before: An implant component is visible within the upper back-tooth gap. The open area extends towards the smaller tooth in front of it. — An implant component is visible within the upper back-tooth gap. The open area extends towards the smaller tooth in front of it.

After: A tooth-coloured restoration spans the previously open area, adding chewing surfaces between the remaining teeth. — A tooth-coloured restoration spans the previously open area, adding chewing surfaces between the remaining teeth.

Clinical noteBefore and after fitting the posterior restoration. The photographs alone do not establish the number of implants or the complete treatment plan.

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Single back tooth

5 cases

CASE 02Clinical photography

Condition: Single missing upper back tooth
Treatment: Single implant crown

Filling a single gap in the upper arch

One upper back-tooth position is empty between the remaining teeth. The implant is already in place in the before view, ready for the visible tooth replacement.

Before: An exposed implant component sits in the single-tooth space. The neighbouring teeth outline the gap to be restored. — An exposed implant component sits in the single-tooth space. The neighbouring teeth outline the gap to be restored.

After: A tooth-coloured implant crown fills the gap, with its chewing surface visible from above. — A tooth-coloured implant crown fills the gap, with its chewing surface visible from above.

Clinical noteViews of the upper chewing surfaces, before and after final crown fitting.

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CASE 04Clinical photography

Condition: Single missing lower back tooth
Treatment: Single implant crown

Replacing a missing tooth in the lower chewing area

A single gap breaks the row of lower back teeth. An implant component is visible in the gum before the crown is fitted.

Before: The implant site has no crown, leaving a space between the smaller tooth in front and the larger back tooth behind it. — The implant site has no crown, leaving a space between the smaller tooth in front and the larger back tooth behind it.

After: A tooth-coloured implant crown occupies the same space. Its chewing surface is visible alongside the neighbouring teeth. — A tooth-coloured implant crown occupies the same space. Its chewing surface is visible alongside the neighbouring teeth.

Clinical noteBefore and after final crown fitting. The camera angle differs between the two photographs.

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CASE 05Clinical photography

Condition: Single missing upper back tooth
Treatment: Single implant crown

Restoring an upper gap beside an existing molar

A single upper back tooth is missing in front of the remaining molars. The existing molar with a dark filling is a useful reference point when comparing the two views.

Before: An implant component is visible in the gap ahead of the larger molar. The back molar with its existing dark filling remains in view. — An implant component is visible in the gap ahead of the larger molar. The back molar with its existing dark filling remains in view.

After: An implant crown fills the previously open position. The existing molars, including the dark-filled tooth, remain visible behind it. — An implant crown fills the previously open position. The existing molars, including the dark-filled tooth, remain visible behind it.

Clinical noteBefore and after final crown fitting. Existing fillings in other teeth are separate from the implant restoration shown here.

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CASE 08Clinical photography

Condition: Single missing lower back tooth
Treatment: Single implant crown

Restoring a lower gap beside a previously restored tooth

A tooth is missing from the lower chewing area beside a gold-coloured restoration. This pair shows the implant site before and after its final crown is added.

Before: The open tooth position contains an implant site without a crown. A gold-coloured restoration on a neighbouring tooth helps locate the same area in both views. — The open tooth position contains an implant site without a crown. A gold-coloured restoration on a neighbouring tooth helps locate the same area in both views.

After: A tooth-coloured implant crown occupies the former gap, between the existing teeth and restorations. — A tooth-coloured implant crown occupies the former gap, between the existing teeth and restorations.

Clinical noteBefore and after final crown fitting. This pair documents the crown stage, rather than the original tooth loss or implant surgery.

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CASE 09Clinical photography

Condition: Single missing upper back tooth
Treatment: Single implant crown

Re-establishing a tooth position between remaining upper teeth

A single upper back-tooth space lies between a smaller tooth and a larger molar. The before photograph shows the implant component without the final crown.

Before: A dark implant component is visible within the single gap, with both neighbouring teeth present. — A dark implant component is visible within the single gap, with both neighbouring teeth present.

After: A tooth-coloured implant crown fills the gap. Its chewing surface is visible between the same neighbouring teeth. — A tooth-coloured implant crown fills the gap. Its chewing surface is visible between the same neighbouring teeth.

Clinical noteBefore and after final crown fitting. Differences in angle and lighting should be considered when comparing the photographs.

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