The role of the implant housing in obtaining aesthetics: Part 2. Customizing the peri-implant soft tissue.
The successful placement of single-tooth implants can be evaluated by the degree of implant osseointegration, longevity of the restoration, and the aesthetics provided by the prosthesis. Implant aesthetics can be determined by the degree of scallop and harmony achieved with the surrounding peri-implant collar of gingivae. This article analyzes features of the abutment-restoration complex that are critical to customization of the peri-implant tissues and the development of the ultimate aesthetic peri-implant gingival profiles.
D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans