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A failed or broken front tooth can be devastating especially when it’s one of the first things people see when you smile. For many patients in Overland Park, Kansas City, Leawood, and Olathe, a tooth that has undergone a root canal may eventually weaken, fracture, or become infected. When that happens, repairing it is often impossible.
At Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics, Dr. Philip Gordon Board-Certified Dental Implant Specialist (ABOI) provides permanent, aesthetic, and functional solutions using single tooth dental implants. This recent case highlights just how transformative the right treatment can be.
A Broken Front Tooth: Why Root-Canal-Treated Teeth Fail
When a tooth receives a root canal, it becomes hollowed out and structurally weaker. Over time, this can lead to:
⭐ Fractured tooth structure
⭐ Recurrent infection or abscess
⭐ Discoloration
⭐ Loss of supporting bone
⭐ Tooth breaking at or below the gumline
That’s exactly what happened to our patient from Overland Park—his root-canal tooth fractured severely and could not be repaired with a crown, bonding, or any other restoration.
Immediate Dental Implant Placement: The Gold Standard Treatment
For front teeth, the ideal treatment when repair isn’t possible is immediate implant placement. This approach allows Dr. Gordon to remove the broken tooth and place a dental implant in one appointment.
Benefits of Immediate Implants (Especially in the Front):
✔ Maintains the natural gum line & esthetics
✔ Minimizes bone loss
✔ Reduces overall treatment time
✔ Provides excellent stability for a temporary tooth
✔ Prevents the patient from ever going without a smile
Our patient left the office the same day with a custom temporary crown, allowing him to smile confidently while the implant healed.
Precision + Technology = Predictable Results
At Gordon Dental, we use advanced imaging and digital planning to ensure every implant is placed with perfect accuracy.
Our Implant Technology Includes:
✔ 3D CBCT imaging for bone and nerve mapping
✔ Digital smile design for natural esthetics
✔ Guided implant surgery for precision placement
✔ Custom-milled temporary and final crowns
This level of accuracy is critical when replacing a tooth in the esthetic zone (the front of the smile).
Final Porcelain Implant Crown: A Natural, Durable Smile
After the implant fully integrated into the bone (typically 3–4 months), we replaced the temporary with a custom-shaded porcelain implant crown that blends seamlessly with his natural teeth.
The result:
⭐ A strong, permanent replacement
⭐ Perfect esthetics
⭐ Balanced bite function
⭐ No more pain, infection, or gaps
⭐ A confident smile he’s proud to show
This case is a perfect example of how dental implants outperform bridges, bonding, and flippers especially when replacing a front tooth.
Why Patients in Kansas City Choose Dr. Philip Gordon for Single Tooth Implants
✔ Board-Certified Implant Specialist (ABOI)
✔ 10,000+ implants placed and restored
✔ Expertise in front-tooth esthetics & smile design
✔ Immediate implants & same-day temporary teeth
✔ Treatment for failed root canals & fractured teeth
✔ Serving Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood & Olathe
When smiles matter, experience matters even more.
Is Your Front Tooth Cracked, Infected, or Failing?
Waiting often makes the problem worse. If you have:
⭐ A broken front tooth
⭐ A failing root canal
⭐ An abscess or fracture
⭐ A loose or discolored tooth
⭐ A missing tooth and want something permanent
…a single dental implant may be the ideal long-term solution.
Schedule Your Implant Consultation
Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics
📍 3628 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS 66206
📞 Call: 913-649-5017
