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Achieving a Desired Esthetic Outcome for a Single‐Tooth Implant Restoration with Tissue Excess Using a Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Gupta Ankur,
Sehgal Rajat,
Tagore Mohana,
Patil Pravinkumar G.,
Kothari Bhavesh,
Puri Santosh
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2011.00697.x
Subject(s) - soft tissue , implant , dentistry , medicine , prosthesis , orthodontics , surgery
Achieving ideal emergence profile and restoration contours for implant‐supported prostheses in the anterior esthetic zone is a prime requisite. In this report, the patient presented with decreased restoration space and unfavorable tissue contours for an implant restoration. Correction of space deficiency and reshaping of excess bone height and soft tissue were planned and executed carefully prior to definitive restoration of a maxillary anterior missing tooth with an implant‐retained prosthesis. Post‐treatment evaluation of the papillary levels and soft tissue profile helped in assessing maintenance of the restored emergence profile.