PURPOSE The objectives of this review were to (1) identify if prosthodontic parameters influence the esthetic outcome of implant-supported restorations and (2) make clinically relevant recommendations based upon the findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic and manual searches of dental literature were performed to collect information on esthetic outcomes based on objective criteria. The pro...

Dental implants are established alternatives for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are artificial tooth root, positioned in the jaw bone, in order to sustain the replacement tooth or bridge. Recent advance in dental implant technology has made it more convenient, efficient and affordable for patients. In the anterior maxilla, esthetic demands not only require well-anchored implants but a...

PURPOSE This case report discusses the effect of a root submergence technique on preserving the periodontal tissue at the pontic site of fixed dental prostheses in the maxillary anterior aesthetic zone. METHODS Teeth with less than ideal structural support for fixed retainer abutments were decoronated at the crestal bone level. After soft tissue closure, the final fixed dental prostheses were...

1 Sir: T objective of lip reconstruction is to achieve both functional and esthetic competence in mastication, phonation, facial expression, and facial balance. Upper lip defects can often be reconstructed using an advancement/rotation flap with Burow’s triangle excision and a crosslip flap such as the Abbe flap or Estlander flap.1–5 Martin et al3 reported that plastic surgeons’ first choice fo...

In the last few decades, dental clinicians face increasing demands and expectations for accurate color matching due to the increasing attention given by the media and patients to esthetic dentistry. Hence, precise color matching has become an even more critical success factor for esthetic restoration. The subjective color perception of an observer leads to variations and unpredictable differenc...

Dental implants with their increasing success rates and predictability of final outcome are fast becoming the treatment of choice for replacing missing teeth. Considering the success of immediate implant placement in reducing tissue loss and achieving good esthetic results, is making it a more popular treatment modality in implant dentistry. Understanding the management of gingival tissues in r...

Modern dental restorative techniques have evolved rapidly, in particular since the development and implementation of the modern oral implant systems. The need for implants among the general population has been clearly demonstrated and importantly, implants have been particularly useful in the patient with specific needs not generally amenable to standard or traditional dental restorative techni...

A possible cause for dental implant failure is the periapical implant lesion (PIL). In this case report we describe an apical periodontitis on a tooth adjacent to a dental implant that may have communicated with the apical region of the dental implant, and causing retrograde peri-implantitis. To our knowledge this is the first report demonstrating the concomitant successful treatment of the per...

Dental ceramics represents a major structural material in fixed prosthodontics. Increasing demands for esthetics led to development of new ceramic materials in order to eliminate the use of metal framework and for all ceramic restorations with mechanical properties to withstand high occlusal forces. Out of all the present ceramic materials, zirconium-ceramic has the best mechanical properties, ...

The use of immediate loaded prostheses is not recommended for at least 2 weeks to prevent implants from premature loading. In addition, immediate removable prostheses are negated for at least 4 weeks at the site of guided bone regeneration or bone graft. However, patients are often not pleased with limited diets and the unaesthetic appearance during the healing period without a denture between ...