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
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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
From the moment I walked into the practice and spoke to reception I was made to feel very relaxed and at ease. I arrived early and was able to go in and start the consultation almost immediately without having to wait. The consultation process was very easy to understand and done very professionally with my welfare and interests always the priority. Just waiting now until I can find out the final cost and my appointment date to start a new chapter in my life.
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you, Howard! We’re really glad you felt relaxed and looked after from the moment you arrived, and that the consultation was clear and professional. We’ll be in touch soon with your final cost and appointment date!
07/17/2026
Kindness from beginning to end. I wanted to know the best option for me as I am struggling to chew. I had scans & a 3D scan. I saw Dr Roy, who explained everything clearly & took time to make sure I understood the procedure. I now have to decide whether to go ahead.
07/15/2026
Wow what can I say , from the lovely girls who greet you , and the ambiance of the clinic,first impressions are everything , then you have the brilliant dentists , who put your mind at rest , changing life experience, their are a lot to choose from on the internet, but I just new and thank u all at dental by design x
Response from Dental By Design
Thank you so much, Graham. We are really grateful for your kind words. It is lovely to hear that you felt welcomed from the moment you arrived and that the team helped put your mind at ease. Dr Yasser and everyone at Dental by Design are so happy to know your experience felt life changing. Thank you for trusting us with your journey!
07/13/2026
Dr. Yasser was very relaxed and courteous, he explained clearly that my jaw bone was not suitable for the treatment that I wanted, because of his clarity and patience I completely understand. Top marks to him.
07/10/2026
From welcome to goodbye the whole experience in between was very professional in understanding my needs to the 3 D imaging of the jaw and various photos taken to achieve the best results for me. It did not feel pushy and the explanation of costs and ways to pay was excellent 👍🏼. Will recommend with 5 stars 🤩
07/09/2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Dental by Design highly enough, especially Dr. Yasser. Around two and a half years ago, I had a very difficult root canal treatment that required 7–8 appointments. It was a challenging case, but Dr. Yasser never gave up. His patience, dedication, and attention to detail were truly exceptional, and he made sure the treatment was completed to the highest standard. I recently returned for a check-up after two and a half years, and I was delighted to hear that everything is still absolutely fine. That gave me complete confidence that I was in the best possible hands. Dr. Yasser is genuinely the best dentist I have ever met. His professionalism, expertise, and commitment to his patients are outstanding. A huge thank you to Dr. Yasser and the entire Dental by Design team for the excellent care and support. Highly recommended!
07/09/2026
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