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Smile Makeover for Broken and Failing Implants

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Smile Makeover Story: Kansas City Woman Rebuilds Her Smile After Failed Corporate Implant Work

From Pain and Frustration to a Strong, Beautiful Smile with Zirconia Bridges

I thought I was stuck with broken implants and cheap teeth. Dr. Gordon gave me a second chance—and this time, it’s done right.

Patient Background

This Kansas City woman originally received full mouth All-on-4 dental implants at a large national implant chain. While the procedure was quick, it came with problems. Her acrylic prosthetics began chipping and breaking, one implant became infected and had to be removed, and another implant had been placed in the wrong position entirely.

After struggling with discomfort and embarrassment for far too long, she sought out expert help from Dr. Philip Gordon at Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics in Leawood.

  • Initial Condition & Diagnosis
  • Upon examination, we found:
  • A fractured posterior implant
  • Mispositioned anterior implant causing functional and esthetic issues
  • Worn, bulky acrylic prosthetics with poor fit and support
  • Ongoing inflammation and soreness

 

It was clear she needed corrective surgery and upgraded prosthetics to restore her oral health and confidence.

Treatment Plan

We developed a comprehensive plan to correct the failing full arch implant work:

The Transformation Process

Once the failing implants were removed and her mouth healed, we strategically placed new implants to optimize bone support and alignment. During the healing phase, she wore custom temporary prosthetics. When healing was complete, we delivered full upper and lower zirconia implant bridges that were digitally designed to fit her facial features, lip line, and natural esthetics.

Final Results

Her new smile is sleek, strong, and custom-designed. Unlike her old acrylic bridge, these zirconia restorations resist wear, feel natural, and will last for many years. Most importantly, her bite is comfortable, her implants are stable, and her confidence is back.

Our Veneer Procedure at Gordon Dental Implants and Cosmetics

Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities throughout the veneer process:

Doctor Commentary

Unfortunately, we see many patients who come from high-volume implant centers where speed takes priority over precision. In this case, our focus was on rebuilding from the foundation up—placing implants in the right locations and using the right materials to create a long-term solution. The transformation speaks for itself.

If You’ve Had a Bad Experience, You’re Not Alone

If you’ve had dental implants that failed, caused pain, or just don’t feel right, we’re here to help. Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics is trusted by patients from Kansas City, Overland Park, and Leawood who want expert-level care and lasting results.

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