Antonio came to us at 48 after a traumatic experience at a clinic abroad had left him with failing implants, infections, and significant bone loss. His smile was rebuilt from the ground up: bone grafts, new implants, and two full arches. This is how we approached it at our Geneva clinic.
If you had implant work done abroad that went wrong, and you are dealing with pain, infections, or failing implants, Antonio understands that despair. He had almost lost hope when he arrived. Rebuilding a compromised case like his is demanding, but it is possible. His story is for anyone left with failed implants who needs to know it can be put right.
At Smile Design Boutique, aesthetics never come at the expense of biology or function, and a compromised case has to be rebuilt in the right order. Antonio’s plan started by treating infection and grafting bone to rebuild lost volume. The failed implants were removed, and once he had healed, new implants were placed with precision to support two full arches. Only then was the smile designed, to restore both a functional bite and his bold, warm character. Each stage was planned so he understood the direction before treatment began.
Antonio’s case was complex and emotionally charged. His previous treatments had left him with poorly placed implants, chronic infections, and significant bone deterioration. Our team began with bone grafts to rebuild volume, followed by the removal of failed implants. Once healed, new implants were placed with precision, supporting two full arches. The design process focused on giving Antonio back not only a functional bite but also a smile that matched his bold, warm personality.
The result
Antonio now smiles with pride, free from pain and the trauma of his earlier treatment, with a fully rebuilt, functional smile. As with every case, results depend on each patient’s oral health, habits, and care, and every plan is confirmed only after a clinical examination.
“After everything I went through, I had almost lost hope. But Smile Design Boutique gave me back more than a smile. They gave me trust, dignity, and joy. I'll never forget it.”
