Computer-guided immediate provisionalization of anterior multiple adjacent implants: surgical and prosthodontic rationale.
Immediate implant restoration has gained popularity in recent years due in part to technological advancements that use computed tomographic images to simulate the actual clinical situation. This computer-assisted simulation enables clinicians to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that can be precisely executed in a timely manner. In the aesthetic zone, however, a successful outcome requires more than merely accurate implant placement. This article discusses the significance of site development for aesthetic implant restoration and describes a computer-guided immediate pro visionalization procedure and its surgical and prosthodontic rationale
Kan
Joseph Y K
JY
Department of Restorative Dentistry Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. jkan@llu.edu
Rungcharassaeng
Kitichai
K
Oyama
Kotaro
K
Chung
Seung-Hwan
SH
Lozada
Jaime L
JL
D003198:Computer Simulation; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003831:Denture, Partial, Immediate; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D020390:Tooth Socket