Preservation of Implant Esthetics: Soft Tissue and Restorative Considerations

Occlusal Wear of Provisional Implant-Supported Restorations

“…They represent an important step in deciding the shape and contour of the final restoration, mainly dependent on the maturation of the peri‐implant soft tissues . The provisional restoration is usually in function for 3 months, but this period can be prolonged if an extended evaluation period is required …”

Esthetic Potential of Single‐Implant Provisional Restorations: Selection Criteria of Available Alternatives

“…Provisional implant restorations for development of emergence profiles are indicated primarily in the esthetic zone, from maxillary canine to canine. Implant‐retained provisional restorations have been demonstrated to be an effective means to temporarily restore single implants following integration and uncovering by facilitating the development of the soft tissue prior to definitive restoration 23–27 . The sulcular profile may ultimately be the same when using a provisional or definitive crown, 28 but developing it in the provisional stage provides a guide to the soft tissue form before the definitive restoration is made (Figures 22 and 23).…”

Prognosis and evaluation of tooth damage caused by implant fixtures

“…This value can reach 1.5 mm depending on the study3. If an implant fixture is located closer than this range, depending on the biological width or stress, the resorption of the bone between the adjacent tooth and implants may be induced11. Errors in detecting this phenomenon can be prevented with the use of the parallel technique when taking intraoral standard images.…”