Single-tooth implant-supported restorations. Planning for an aesthetic and functional solution

The single-tooth implant has found widespread support within the field of implant dentistry, with numerous studies reporting high success rates that surpass those recorded for splinted implant bridgework. Improvements in implant design, range of prosthetic components and restorative materials have made it possible to achieve optimal functional and cosmetic results. Coupled with an appropriate approach to treatment planning and patient assessment, use of the single-tooth implant may be considered a highly predictable treatment solution.