Title

PERI-IMPLANT SOFT TISSUE IN THE ESTHETIC ZONE: Tips, Techniques, and Strategies for Success.

Authors

Le, Bach; Schoenbaum, Todd R.; Naoki Hayashi

Abstract

Creating an esthetic implant restoration with gingival architecture and an emergence profile that harmoniously blend with the adjacent dentition is a challenge. It is even more difficult when there are multiple missing adjacent teeth. A vital part of the emergence profile is established by the periodontium and its overlying tissue thickness and height; these factors therefore must also be carefully considered to help ensure optimal esthetic results. This article discusses the various factors that affect soft tissue height and thickness and offers strategies for managing and enhancing peri-implant soft tissue esthetics.

Subjects

PRESERVATION of architecture; TISSUES; PERIODONTIUM; BONE grafting; IMMEDIATE loading (Dentistry); AESTHETICS

Publication

Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2022, Vol 38, Issue 3, p78

ISSN

1532-8910

Publication type

Academic Journal