title: Correction of bone and softtissue deformity of the single implant in the aesthetic zone: a case treated with alveolar ridge preservation, modified roll technique and a digitally coded healing abutment.
abstract: The correction of soft tissue deformity and aesthetic rehabilitation of a single implant in the aesthetic zone with a combination of periodontal and prosthodontic approaches is described. Soft tissue deformity was corrected resulting in significant soft tissue volume increase and eliminated the need for prosthetic gingival replacement. A two stage implant placement protocol, ridge preservation and a soft tissue augmentation flap design preserved epithelium attachment to the connective tissues. Use of a digitally coded healing abutment preserved the newly established soft tissue volume, allowed impression making without implant component removal, and minimized trauma to the newly established soft tissue architecture.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dhima
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000601:surgery; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: C077540:Bio-Oss; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D008903:Minerals