Three-Dimensional (3D) Facially Driven Workflow for Anterior Ridge Defect Evaluation: A Treatment Concept.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Rehabilitation
• Esthetic Dentistry

Background:

• Anterior ridge defects pose significant challenges in achieving esthetic rehabilitation and patient satisfaction.
• Inadequate diagnosis and treatment planning often lead to multiple unsuccessful surgical procedures.
• Loss of hard and soft tissues in anterior ridges compromises the esthetic zone and rehabilitation prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel treatment concept for anterior ridge defects.
• To emphasize the role of digital evaluation systems and facial-driven smile design.
• To address the importance of interdental papilla and explore treatment alternatives.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing digital evaluation systems for comprehensive defect assessment.
• Implementing a facially driven smile design project to guide treatment.
• Analyzing the significance of the interdental papilla in esthetic outcomes.
• Reviewing various treatment alternatives for anterior ridge defects.

Main Results:

• A digital, face-driven treatment concept can enhance the esthetic rehabilitation of anterior ridge defects.
• Proper evaluation of the interdental papilla is critical for achieving patient satisfaction.
• A multidisciplinary approach considering esthetic, prosthetic, and morphological factors improves outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The proposed digital treatment concept offers a promising solution for anterior ridge defects.
• Integrating digital tools and patient-specific esthetic goals improves predictability.
• Attention to papillary esthetics is essential for successful anterior rehabilitation.