Advanced Esthetic Management of Dental Implants: Surgical and Restorative Considerations to Improve Outcomes. Issue 4 (14th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Levin, Barry P.; Rubinstein, Sergio; Rose, Louis F.
• Is Part Of: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry. Volume 27:Issue 4(2015)
• Page Start: 224
• Page End: 230
• Publication Date: 2015-07-14
• Subjects: Prosthodontics -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1496-4155

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="jerd12161-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Objective</title> <p>Successful dental implant therapy in the maxillary anterior dentition requires meticulous attention to surgical and prosthodontic measures.</p> </sec> <sec id="jerd12161-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Clinical Considerations</title> <p>Proper diagnosis, extraction technique, implant selection, and placement significantly impact outcomes. Respect of hard and soft tissue physiology following tooth loss and implant placement requires specific steps be taken. Management tissue contours properly, via regenerative therapy, results in successful framing of the restoration. Provisionalization and definitive restorative therapy also impacts the level of esthetic success. The contours of the temporary abutment and crown develop soft tissue contours for the final restoration. Overcontouring can lead to soft tissue recession and mucosal asymmetry. Design of the definitive crown(s) is crucial for long‐term maintenance of esthetically acceptable results.</p> </sec> <sec id="jerd12161-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>Visualizing the outcome of treatment prior to its inception, following specific surgical and restorative guidelines, increases the likelihood of success.</p> </sec> <sec id="jerd12161-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Clinical Significance</title> <p>This article demonstrates the importance of proper surgical and prosthetic principles in achieving esthetic implant results.</p> </sec> </abstract>