Tissue architecture modification for anterior implant esthetics: an interdisciplinary approach.
Replacing multiple adjacent failing teeth with compromised osseous and gingival architecture with implants in the esthetic zone is often challenging and demanding for the clinician. Multiple procedures are usually required and entail a preservation technique, a re-creation approach, or a combination of both. This article describes an interdisciplinary approach (orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics) for tissue architecture modification in multiple adjacent failing teeth with osseous and gingival tissue discrepancies in the esthetic zone. The rationale and limitations are also discussed.
Kan
Joseph Y K
JY
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Advanced Education in Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California 92354, USA. jkan@.llu.edu
Rungcharassaeng
Kitichai
K
Fillman
Michael
M
Caruso
Joseph
J
D016556:Crown Lengthening; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010519:Periodontium / Q000473:pathology*