The role of the implant housing in obtaining aesthetics: generation of peri-implant gingivae and papillae--Part 1.
The use of osseointegrated implants provides predictable, long-term aesthetics, providing that the implant housing and peri-implant gingivae are adequately maintained. Restoration-driven implant placement must, therefore, result in the development of harmonious peri-implant soft tissue contour as compared to the adjacent natural teeth. This article analyzes the implant housing features that influence aesthetics in implant therapy. Case presentations that include surgical and restorative innovations are described to illustrate methods used to achieve aesthetics with single-tooth implant restorations.
Smukler
Hyman
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Boston University HM Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology, 100 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02215, USA. hsmukler@bu.edu
Castellucci
Federico
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Capri
Diego
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D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans