When properly designed and placed by skilled professionals, dental implants look exactly like your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell the difference between an implant and the teeth you were born with, which is why they remain the gold standard for tooth replacement.
At Simpson Dental, we’ve been serving the Charleston community since 1948, combining three generations of dental knowledge with advanced technology and an on-site lab to create implant restorations you’ll be proud to show off. Our approach focuses on both function and aesthetics, ensuring your implant blends seamlessly with your smile.
How Dental Implant Crowns Match Your Natural Teeth
The crown represents where artistry meets science. Our lab technicians use shade guides to select colors matching your natural teeth, accounting for the subtle variations and translucency real teeth possess. Natural teeth aren’t pure white. They have unique characteristics, and skilled technicians replicate these details in your restoration.
Shape and contours matter just as much as color. Every natural tooth has individual curves, edges, and surface textures. Custom crowns mirror these features, ensuring your implant blends with adjacent teeth. The contours where the crown meets your gumline are carefully shaped to create a natural emergence profile. Size and proportions are tailored to the space available and the dimensions of neighboring teeth.
Surface texture completes the natural appearance. Real teeth have subtle ridges and valleys catching light in specific ways. Quality dental crowns replicate these characteristics so your implant reflects light the same way your natural teeth do.
The Simpson Dental Difference in Custom Fabrication
Our on-site dental lab sets us apart in creating natural-looking dental implants. With three full-time lab technicians who have a combined 60 years of experience, we craft restorations as works of art. This in-house capability gives us direct control over every aesthetic detail, from initial color selection to final polish.
Having the lab on-site means efficient adjustments when needed. If any refinements would improve your crown’s appearance or fit, we can make modifications quickly without sending work to an outside facility. This streamlined process benefits you with faster turnaround times and better communication between your dental team and the technicians creating your restoration.
Single vs. Multiple Implants
Whether replacing one tooth or several, the aesthetic principles remain consistent. Single dental implants are matched precisely to your existing teeth. For multiple implants or full-arch replacements, the entire restoration is designed to create a harmonious, natural-looking smile complementing your facial features.
Full-arch implant-supported teeth offer the unique opportunity to design your ideal smile while maintaining natural proportions and characteristics appropriate for your age and facial structure. Dr. Mark Simpson, Dr. Christen Simpson Raynes, and Dr. Chase Preston work with you to achieve results that look natural and feel right.
Keeping Your Implants Looking Natural
Dental implant crowns resist staining, but maintaining good oral hygiene remains important for keeping your gums healthy and your smile looking its best. The tissue around your implant should stay healthy and pink, contributing to the overall natural appearance of the restoration.
Regular dental checkups allow us to ensure your implant continues looking and functioning optimally. While the crown itself won’t decay, maintaining the health of surrounding gums and bone is essential for long-term success. Simple daily care keeps your implant looking as natural as the day we placed it.
Schedule Your Consultation at Simpson Dental Today
Dental implants are designed to look completely natural. Through careful planning, precise placement, and skilled fabrication, your implant will blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. The investment in quality materials and experienced craftsmanship ensures you can smile with confidence.
Our team has been serving Charleston, West Virginia, and the surrounding areas for over 75 years, combining three generations of dental knowledge with the most advanced technology in the state. We understand the importance of both aesthetics and function in dental implant treatment. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how dental implants can restore both the function and natural appearance of your smile.
