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A gum shaper is a special component placed on the dental implant after it has fully integrated with the bone. Its purpose is to give the gum tissue a natural contour before the permanent crown is attached. This ensures that the new tooth looks harmonious within the smile line, while the gum fits snugly around the crown, providing both aesthetic and functional results.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it completely painless and taking only a few minutes. After placement, the gums gradually form the correct contour — an essential step in achieving a natural-looking final restoration.
If this stage is skipped, the gums may heal incorrectly, causing the crown to appear unnatural or leave a visible gap between the gum and the restoration. The gum shaper ensures tight tissue adaptation, protects the implant from bacteria, and helps achieve the most aesthetic outcome after implantation.
– Aesthetic smile line formation: the shaper helps the gums develop a natural contour around the implant, ensuring a harmonious appearance of the future crown.
– Implant protection: it seals the implant from bacteria and food particles, promoting clean and healthy tissue healing.
– Painless procedure: performed under local anesthesia, it takes only a few minutes and causes no discomfort.
– Preparation for prosthetics: it helps shape the gums correctly, allowing the crown to fit perfectly and securely.
– After the implant has fully integrated, before installing the abutment or crown.
– When it’s necessary to restore the natural contour of the gums in the implant area.
– To ensure tight adaptation of soft tissues to the future prosthesis.
– In cases where achieving high aesthetics in the visible smile zone is important.
Installing a gum shaper is a key step in two-stage implantation that determines how natural your new tooth will look.
At RELAXDENT clinic in Lviv, we perform the procedure precisely, gently, and painlessly — ensuring an aesthetic and lasting result.
The dentist examines the condition of the implant and gums, determines readiness for gum shaper installation, and creates a treatment plan
The implant area is disinfected, and if necessary, the temporary cover is removed to access the implant
Local anesthesia is applied to ensure complete comfort and eliminate any pain during the procedure
The gum shaper is carefully placed into the implant, forming a natural gum contour for the future crown placement
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At RELAXDENT Clinic in Lviv, we perform professional gum shaper installation — an essential stage after implantation that helps create a natural contour for your future crown
At RELAXDENT Clinic in Lviv, we adhere to international standards at every stage of the implantation process. Gum shaper installation is the key to an aesthetic result, a natural smile, and the long-lasting success of your implant.
