title: Flapless anterior implant surgery: a surgical and prosthodontic rationale.
abstract: Full-thickness periosteal flap surgery is often accompanied by potential marginal bone loss and/or soft tissue recession. This is critical, particularly for the single-unit implant-supported restoration in the anterior maxilla, where the harmony of the soft and hard tissue architecture is of paramount importance to the development of natural aesthetics and function. This article demonstrates a flapless implant surgery technique in the anterior maxilla for optimal aesthetic results. The indications and limitations of this procedure are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. jkan@sd.llu.edu
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kan
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rungcharassaeng
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ojano
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Goodacre
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys