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Emergence profile management in the esthetic zone
Justina Gervyte, Zivile Zidonyte1, Rita Trumpaite-Vanagiene
1Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Zalgirio st. 117, LT-08217 Vilnius, Lithuania. z.zidonyte@gmail.com.
Stomatologija
|July 29, 2024
Summary
Achieving ideal esthetics in anterior dental implant restorations requires careful management of the emergence profile. This review offers clinical guidance for optimizing the emergence profile, even in challenging cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Implantology
Background:
- Anterior zone dental implantations and prosthodontics are complex procedures.
- A proper emergence profile is crucial for stable peri-implant tissues and esthetic outcomes.
- Limited clinical conditions pose significant challenges in achieving desired esthetic results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide clinical recommendations and solutions for establishing a proper emergence profile.
- To address challenges in creating an appropriate emergence profile in difficult clinical situations.
- To guide clinicians in achieving esthetically acceptable outcomes with implant-supported restorations.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed and Cochrane Library.
- Keywords included: dental implant, emergence profile, esthetic zone, and soft tissue shaping.
- Eight studies meeting selection criteria were included in this review.
Main Results:
- The emergence profile is influenced by implant position and surrounding soft tissues.
- Understanding different zones of the emergence profile is essential.
- Restoration design can be manipulated based on implant position and soft tissue characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Careful evaluation of implant position and soft tissue condition is necessary for optimal esthetics.
- Understanding specific emergence profile characteristics leads to superior esthetic results.
- Effective strategies for designing emergence profiles in unfavorable conditions ensure successful outcomes.
