title: Anterior implant-supported reconstructions: a surgical challenge.
abstract: Reconstructive procedures are able to provide improved aesthetics for implant patients who present with anatomical limitations (e.g., vertical or horizontal tissue loss) in the anterior maxilla. Aesthetic results, however, are directly related to the ability of the treatment team to reconstruct the lost bone and soft tissue, place the implant into its proper tridimensional position in the patient's arch, and use precise restorative techniques. This article presents comprehensive treatment steps for the utilization of single-unit and multiple-unit implant-supported restorations in the anterior maxilla.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, UCLA School of Dentistry 90095, USA. sjovanov@dent.ucla.edu
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Jovanovic
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Nishimura
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla