title: Optimizing the esthetic potential of implant restorations through the use of immediate implants with immediate provisionals.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Few things in clinical periodontics are more challenging or potentially more rewarding than gaining an ideal result with implant-supported crowns in the esthetic zone.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article describes a novel approach to maintaining soft tissue health and support following immediate implant placement and immediate insertion of minimally functional single-unit screw-retained fixed provisionals.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Excellent tissue health, soft tissue profiles, and maintenance of septal bone height are documented with clinical photographs and 1-year follow-up radiographs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In addition to maximizing the chances for an optimal esthetic result, this technique also allows precise adjustment and stability of occlusal relationships for provisionals in the perioperative period.
authors.affiliation: brien@drbrienharvey.com
authors.forename: Brien V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000592:standards; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D019228:Tooth Crown
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; C029012:Composite Dental Resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D015921:Dental Implants; D011140:Polyurethanes