title: Aesthetics in implant therapy: a blueprint for success and change.
abstract: High-end implant aesthetics requires precise steps from diagnosis through surgery to the restorative phase. These steps are not exclusive of each other. They are deliberate and require a clear understanding of what is possible and the skills that are required to carry out each procedure. Every small advancement will help in the initial and long-term stability of the treatment. This article will dissect implant treatment into key concepts and procedures, illustrating how these steps are crucial to a highly successful aesthetic outcome.
authors: Department of Periodontics, Division of Oral Health Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. sonia@imperio.ca
authors: Sonia S
authors: SS
authors: Leziy
authors: Brahm A
authors: BA
authors: Miller
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants