title: The double guidance concept.
abstract: The function in implant-supported restorations is now predictably achieved, and the emphasis has shifted to aesthetics. Simultaneously with this change in focus, the direction toward prosthetic restorations as the ultimate objective of implant procedures has evolved. The anticipated prosthesis now dictates the placement and angulation of the implant, thereby improving the function and, above all, the aesthetics of the final result. The purpose of this article is to discuss the concept of guidance for optimized management of hard and soft tissues, during the surgical procedure and during tissue healing. Particular attention is given to the reformation of the papillae.
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authors.lastname: Touati
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003771:Dental Papilla / Q000601:surgery; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning