This patient lost a front tooth due to an accident that caused external resorption, a condition in which the root deteriorates. Dr. Essenmacher used a temporary implant crown to shape the gums to give them the perfect contour for her new implant crown. Please note that the "before" picture has the abutment in place (the piece that is screwed onto the implant and creates a ledge for the crown to be cemented to).
-
Before
After