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1Partner, Scripps Center for Dental Care, La Jolla, California; Medical Staff, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, California; Adjunct Faculty, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California.
Single-unit implants in the smile zone offer an excellent alternative to saving failing teeth, prioritizing both esthetics and function. Immediate implant placement and advanced diagnostics enhance predictable, successful outcomes in restorative dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Restorative Dentistry
- Esthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Historically, implant success focused on osseointegration, overlooking esthetic outcomes.
- Patient and clinician expectations have shifted towards esthetics and immediate implant placement.
- Advances in dental radiography improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment predictability.
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