Dental Implants for Front Teeth:
Where Aesthetics Matter Most
A missing front tooth is more than a dental problem. It affects your confidence, your speech, and how people perceive you. This is where specialist skill makes the biggest difference.
Same day
temporary crown, no gap
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patient satisfaction for aesthetics
From £28
per month with finance
Front teeth demand a different level of skill
Any implant dentist can place a back molar. Front teeth are a different challenge entirely. The margin for error is measured in fractions of a millimetre. The angle, depth, gum line, colour, and translucency all have to be perfect, because front teeth are the most visible part of your smile.
This is where our in-house Vivo Lab gives us an advantage. Your crown is designed digitally, colour-matched under multiple lighting conditions, and hand-finished by ceramists who specialise in anterior aesthetics. The result looks indistinguishable from a natural tooth.
And you'll never leave our clinic with a gap. A temporary crown is fitted on the same day as implant placement, so your smile is intact from day one.
Your Front Tooth Implant Journey
From missing tooth to perfect match
Digital smile assessment
3D scan plus digital photos of your smile. We design the final result before treatment begins, so you can preview how your new tooth will look alongside your natural teeth.
Implant placement + immediate temporary crown
The implant is placed with precision guided by the digital plan. A temporary crown is fitted immediately. You leave with a tooth in place. Nobody will know it's temporary.
Gentle healing
The implant integrates with your bone while you wear the temporary crown. Normal eating and speaking throughout. We check healing progress at regular intervals.
Permanent crown fitted
Your permanent crown is placed. Made in-house at our Vivo Lab, it's colour-matched, contoured, and finished to sit naturally alongside your real teeth. Custom abutment keeps the gum line looking right.
Total estimated treatment time: 3-4 months from placement to permanent crown. Never without a visible tooth.
Front Tooth Implant Concerns
"Will anyone be able to tell it's not a real tooth?"
This is the top concern for front tooth patients. The anxiety that an implant will look obviously artificial is understandable.
Modern implant crowns are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. We use layered ceramics that replicate the translucency and colour gradients of natural enamel. Digital shade matching ensures the colour is perfect. Even dentists sometimes struggle to identify well-placed implant crowns.
"What will I look like during healing?"
The thought of walking around with a visible gap for months is a deal-breaker for most patients.
You'll have a tooth from day one. We always place a temporary crown on the same day as front tooth implant surgery. It's designed to look natural while you heal. The permanent crown replaces it seamlessly at the final appointment.
"I'm worried about the gum line looking unnatural"
The gum tissue around front teeth frames the tooth and is just as important as the crown itself. If the gum line doesn't match the other side, it can look asymmetrical.
We plan for gum aesthetics from the start. If recession has occurred, gum grafting can restore the tissue before or during implant placement. The implant is positioned to support natural gum contours. This level of planning is what separates a good result from a great one.
"Is it safe to eat normally with a front tooth implant?"
Patients worry about biting into apples, sandwiches, or corn on the cob after getting a front implant.
Once healed, a front tooth implant handles everything a natural tooth can. During healing, we recommend avoiding biting directly into very hard foods. After the permanent crown is placed, there are no restrictions. Bite into whatever you like.
Our in-house lab produces crowns with 16+ layers of ceramic for natural translucency
Mass-produced crowns use 3-4 layers. Our Vivo Lab ceramists hand-layer each crown to replicate the depth and light behaviour of natural enamel. For front teeth, this level of detail is the difference between looking real and looking artificial.
Front Tooth Transformations
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Front Tooth Implants: Your Questions Answered
Will a front tooth implant look natural?
Yes. Front tooth implants are where our lab team's skill matters most. Your crown is colour-matched, contoured, and shaped to blend perfectly with your natural teeth. We use digital design to preview the result before treatment begins. Most patients say people can't tell the difference.
Will I have a gap while the implant heals?
Never. For front teeth, we always provide a temporary crown on the same day as implant placement. You'll leave the surgery with a tooth in place that looks natural. The permanent crown replaces it after healing.
How long does a front tooth implant take?
The implant is placed in a single appointment (about 1 hour). A temporary crown is fitted immediately. After 3-4 months of healing, the permanent crown is placed. With Vivo Bridge for multiple front teeth, permanent teeth are fitted in 48 hours.
What if I have gum recession around my front teeth?
Gum recession is common in the front of the mouth and can affect the aesthetics of an implant. Gum grafting can be done before or during implant placement to build up the tissue. Our surgeons plan for this in advance so the final result looks completely natural.
Is a front tooth implant more expensive than a back tooth?
The implant itself costs the same regardless of position. However, front teeth may require additional aesthetic work (gum grafting, custom abutments) to achieve the best cosmetic result. Single implants start from £1,695. 0% finance available.
Can I get a front tooth implant vs a bridge?
An implant is usually the better option for front teeth because it preserves the adjacent teeth (a bridge requires filing them down). Since front teeth are highly visible, the independent, natural look of an implant is especially valuable.
What Our Patients Say
Real stories from real patients who transformed their smiles with Dental By Design
Excellent service lovely people Very impressed would definitely recommend
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Linda. We are glad you have been impressed so far, and we look forward to supporting you through the next steps.
03/27/2026
Not only was Dr Mechoui skilled he was patient and caring explaining each procedure carefully. I received excellent treatment and could not be more pleased.
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Mary, for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear that Dr Mechoui made you feel cared for and well informed throughout your treatment. Taking the time to explain each step and ensure patients feel comfortable is something we value greatly. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you are so pleased with your treatment.
03/23/2026
This is got to be the best in London to the ladies at front desk to the surgeons took me in like family very professional done a excellent job i can smile again i would recommend them to anyone who ask me were did l get my tooth done. I did look around.
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Andrew. We really appreciate your review and we look forward to seeing you again.
03/22/2026
I found the dentist and his assistant very helpful and professional, made me feel very comfortable and reassured.
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Carla, for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that the dentist and assistant made you feel comfortable, reassured and well looked after throughout your visit.
Your kind words mean a great deal to our team, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
03/21/2026
Have no issues they are very professional careing friendly a bit expensive but you get a proper service and you don't get fobbed off with anything not like other I've been to full arch on top Jaw no issues with them as 1st dentist broke within 2weeks and got fobbed off with dentures 2nd dentist broke in 7months then every 2 months dental by design 3months no problems and aftercare is so much better and easier
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Steve, for sharing your experience so openly. We are delighted to hear that you have had no issues and that the care, professionalism and aftercare from our team have made such a positive difference.
We really appreciate your trust, especially after the difficulties you had elsewhere. It means a lot to know that your full arch treatment has been stable and that you feel properly looked after by our team.
Thank you again for your honest feedback and support.
03/20/2026
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Thomas, for your 5 star review. We really appreciate your support and are so pleased you had a positive experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again.
03/18/2026
I wasn't sure what to expect but in fact I was most impressed indeed. Everyone was helpful and the examination was outstanding. Thank you. Witold Lakomy
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you Teresa for your kind review.
We are delighted to hear that your experience exceeded expectations. It is wonderful to know that you found the team helpful and the examination outstanding.
Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it. We look forward to welcoming you again.
03/16/2026
In one word excellent. Unfortunately I can’t recall the dentist name, he took all the relevant test and ran through the results with me offering good advice and alternative procedures I hadn’t considered.
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Fred, for your wonderful review.
We are so pleased to hear that you had an excellent experience with us. It is great to know that the dentist took the time to carry out all the necessary tests, explain the results clearly, and talk you through advice and alternative treatment options you may not have considered.
Providing honest guidance and helping patients feel fully informed is very important to us, so your feedback means a lot. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to seeing you again.
03/16/2026
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