IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-4796
Online ISSN: 2581-480X
IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (APRD) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 355-360
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.068
Abstract
The esthetics of dental implants is dependent on the soft tissue form and emergence profile. This case report presents a conservative, minimally invasive treatment approach for replacement of missing tooth in esthetic zone with implant supported restoration and providing natural soft tissue profile around dental implant.A patient presented with unsatisfactory aesthetics in the upper anterior region, specifically missing right and left central incisors. Following diagnosis, a comprehensive treatment plan was devised. Placement of two dental implants in the central incisor region and composite buildup of adjacent lateral incisors to replicate the gingival profile, screw-retained provisional restorations were used and which was utilized during the impression procedure. Subsequently, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) prostheses were cemented. The patient was scheduled for a 3-months follow-up appointment to evaluate restoration durability and overall patient satisfaction. Despite successful surgical implant placement, achieving optimal soft tissue aesthetics remains a significant challenge. To address this, a carefully planned prosthetic approach is essential. A prefabricated provisional restoration is utilized to create an emergence profile, which mimics the natural contour of the surrounding teeth.The dynamic compression method and non-invasive gingival recontouring with temporary restorations offers predictable, less invasive solutions, enhancing aesthetic outcomes.
Keywords: Anterior implants, Esthetics, Soft tissue recontouring, Provisional restoration, Dynamic compression, Emergence profile
How to cite : Cleetus A, Preeti, Huda I, Anand S, Pooja, Creating emergence profile around conventionally loaded implants in aesthetic zone by provisionals - A case report. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2024;10(4):355-360
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