Emergence profile design based on implant position in the esthetic zone

One of the most challenging tasks in implant dentistry is to fulfill the esthetic expectations of patients. While implant positioning and adequate amounts of soft and hard tissues are essential for achieving an esthetic outcome, the emergence profile of an abutment/restoration also plays an importan...

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Published inThe International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry Vol. 34; no. 4; p. 559
Main Authors Steigmann, Marius, Monje, Alberto, Chan, Hsun-Liang, Wang, Hom-Lay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2014
Subjects
Dental Abutments
Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
Esthetics, Dental
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Summary:One of the most challenging tasks in implant dentistry is to fulfill the esthetic expectations of patients. While implant positioning and adequate amounts of soft and hard tissues are essential for achieving an esthetic outcome, the emergence profile of an abutment/restoration also plays an important role in the definitive appearance of implant prostheses. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to propose a clinical guideline for designing an abutment/prosthesis based on implant position. By customizing the emergence profile, the overlying soft tissues could be properly contoured and maintained, and pleasing implant prostheses could be achieved.
ISSN:1945-3388
DOI:10.11607/prd.2016