Esthetic concerns about the smile often are the patient's main reason for seeking dental care. The prosthetic rehabilitation of a single missing anterior tooth has always been a challenging task for a clinician. Achievement of these esthetic goals presents many challenges, including occasional differing opinions between patients and clinicians as to what constitutes an esthetic smile.
Dental prosthesis that involves the combination of dental implants and natural teeth to replace missing teeth can not only increase the retention of the prosthesis but also provide good stability and aesthetic outcomes in most of the situations. However, prudent incorporation of the biomechanical principles is necessary for the design and construction of the prosthesis. Due to the anatomical differences in the functioning of tooth and an implant, certain issues can arise in the long-term success of the treatment that involves tooth-implant connection prosthesis.
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