My dentist tried three times to get the color right for my implant crown, but she can’t seem to do it. After the last try, she said I should be pleased with the improvement, but she admitted that the shade was darker than my natural teeth. My dental flipper looked better than the implant crown. My teeth were whitened first, and my dentist said that complicated the color match. Is it common to have these problems with an implant? Would it hurt the implant if another dentist grinds off the crown? – Thanks for your help. Rhylan from NJ

Rhylan,

A skilled restorative implant dentist can grind off the implant crown without damaging the implant. It takes kill and patience to match a dental crown to surrounding teeth. If you have an implant crown or a traditional crown on a front tooth, it is common for a few tries to achieve a perfect match.

Trained cosmetic dentists collaborate with dental ceramists to create a color map for the crown, ensuring it matches the natural tooth. This collaborative approach helps to resolve any color discrepancies. Using digital and physical photos further aids in comparing the dental crown to the natural tooth, instilling confidence in the process.

An artistic restoring dentist takes great care in the color-matching process. They won’t cement the crown without your approval until a perfect match is achieved, ensuring you are completely satisfied with the result.

We recommend consulting an advancing cosmetic dentist who understands tooth shade, tint, and translucence. Cosmetic dentists work with master ceramists to achieve natural-looking results. Your implant crown will blend with the surrounding teeth.

Baton Rouge dentist Dr. Steven Brooksher sponsors this post. Dr. Brooksher is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and an accredited cosmetic dentist.