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Late stage soft tissue modification for anatomically correct implant-supported restorations

S R Davidoff

    The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
    |September 1, 1996
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    Dental implant restorations can now mimic natural teeth using a new technique. This method modifies soft tissues around the implant to create ideal emergence profiles and anatomical contours for better aesthetics.

    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Prosthodontics
    • Dental Implantology

    Background:

    • The dental profession has focused on functional equivalence for implant-supported restorations replacing complete dentures over the last decade.
    • Development of proper emergence profiles for anatomically contoured, natural-looking restorations has received limited attention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a straightforward technique for modifying soft tissues coronal to the implant head.
    • To enable the creation of implant restorations with correct emergence profiles and anatomical contours.

    Main Methods:

    • A simple method for soft tissue modification around the implant head is described.
    • This technique facilitates the development of anatomically contoured restorations.

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    Main Results:

    • The presented method allows for the development of restorations with correct emergence profiles.
    • Achieving natural tooth-like anatomical contours in implant restorations is now feasible.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple technique for soft tissue modification can significantly improve the aesthetic outcomes of implant-supported restorations.
    • This approach addresses the need for anatomically contoured restorations with proper emergence profiles in dental implantology.