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Single-tooth implant-supported restorations in the anterior maxilla
A K Garg1, J Finley, L S Dorado
1Center for Dental Implants, University of Miami, School of Medicine, Florida, USA.
Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry : PPAD
|May 9, 1998
Summary
Single-tooth implants offer a highly successful tooth replacement option, comparable to full-arch restorations. This review details pretreatment guidelines and surgical techniques for optimal single-tooth implant placement and restoration.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Advanced surgical techniques enable single-tooth implants for tooth replacement.
- Recreating original tooth morphology and periodontium is crucial for single-tooth implant restorations.
- Osseointegrated implants show high success rates, comparable to full-arch applications.
Observation:
- Pretreatment guidelines include soft tissue assessment, bone dimension evaluation, root morphology analysis, and site preparation using osteotomes.
- Surgical placement involves considerations of flap design and prosthetic factors.
- Two case reports illustrate the clinical procedure for single-tooth implant placement.
Findings:
- Single-tooth implants achieve success rates comparable to implant-supported prostheses in edentulous patients, with a reported 98.5% success rate after 3 years.
- Proper site preparation and understanding of anatomical factors are key to successful outcomes.
- The prosthetic phase is integral to achieving functional and aesthetic results.
Implications:
- This review provides a comprehensive understanding of single-tooth implant procedures, from pretreatment to final restoration.
- Clinicians can utilize this information to improve patient outcomes and treatment predictability.
- Further research can build upon these findings to refine techniques and materials for single-tooth implantology.