Prosthodontic considerations for predictable single-implant esthetics in the anterior maxilla.
Long-term functional and esthetic success with implant-supported single-tooth restorations requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment approach. Important parameters include the initial clinical situation, the surgical approach, the provisional phase, and the choice of abutment material and design as well as the definitive restoration. This article presents the main aspects of current treatment protocols and discusses material options and clinical techniques to achieve predictable outcomes.
Holst
Stefan
S
Department of Prosthodontics, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glückstrasse 11, 91054 Erlangen, Germany. sholst@prothetik-erlangen.de
Blatz
Markus B
MB
Hegenbarth
Ernst
E
Wichmann
Manfred
M
Eitner
Stephan
S
D000328:Adult; D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D000044:Dental Abutments; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
D015040:Zirconium; D014025:Titanium