Correction of bone and softtissue deformity of the single implant in the aesthetic zone: a case treated with alveolar ridge preservation, modified roll technique and a digitally coded healing abutment

Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2014 Jun;22(2):51-5.

Abstract

The correction of soft tissue deformity and aesthetic rehabilitation of a single implant in the aesthetic zone with a combination of periodontal and prosthodontic approaches is described. Soft tissue deformity was corrected resulting in significant soft tissue volume increase and eliminated the need for prosthetic gingival replacement. A two stage implant placement protocol, ridge preservation and a soft tissue augmentation flap design preserved epithelium attachment to the connective tissues. Use of a digitally coded healing abutment preserved the newly established soft tissue volume, allowed impression making without implant component removal, and minimized trauma to the newly established soft tissue architecture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Bone Substitutes / therapeutic use
  • Connective Tissue / surgery
  • Dental Abutments*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Gingivoplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Incisor / surgery
  • Male
  • Maxilla / surgery*
  • Minerals / therapeutic use
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Surgical Flaps / surgery
  • Tooth Extraction / methods
  • Tooth Socket / surgery*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Bio-Oss
  • Bone Substitutes
  • Minerals