Emergence Profile Aesthetics in Implant-Supported Lateral Tooth Rehabilitation; 2 Years Follow Up

Tuğba Hergüner

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Emergence Profile Aesthetics in Implant-Supported Lateral Tooth Rehabilitation; 2 Years Follow Up

Abstract

Anterior aesthetic restorations are among the most challenging areas of prosthetic dentistry. The soft tissue emergence profile of implant-supported restorations plays a critical role in both aesthetics and long-term success. The permanent restoration and the peri-implant mucosa should mimic the natural tooth's relationship with adjacent teeth and soft tissues. However, after the removal of the healing abutment, a circular and narrow soft tissue geometry is often observed. An inadequate emergence profile can negatively affect the cleanability and aesthetics of the restoration. In order to achieve a long-lasting and aesthetic restoration, reshaping of the emergence profile is required. In delayed loading protocols of restorations, the emergence profile can be shaped using a provisional restoration. Although this approach may require more appointments and chair time, considering the clinical outcomes, it enables aesthetic, successful, and cost-effective treatments. In this case report, the process of achieving a successful and harmonious soft tissue emergence profile in an implant-supported lateral incisor restoration is presented.

Keywords

İmplant Destekli Lateral Diş Rehabilitasyonunda Çıkış Profili Estetiği; 2 Yıllık Takip

Öz

Ön bölgede estetik restorasyonlar, protetik diş tedavisinin en zorlu alanlarından biridir. İmplant destekli restorasyonların yumuşak doku çıkış profili hem estetik hem de uzun vadeli başarı açısından kritik rol oynamaktadır. Kalıcı restorasyon ve implant çevresindeki mukoza, doğal dişin komşu dişlerle ve yumuşak dokularla ilişkisini taklit etmelidir ancak çoğu kez iyileşme başlığı çıkarıldıktan sonra dairesel ve küçük bir yumuşak doku geometrisi izlenmektedir. Uygun olmayan çıkış profili restorasyonun temizlenebilirliğini ve estetiğini etkilemektedir. Estetik ve uzun vadeli bir restorasyon sağlayabilmek için çıkış profilinin yeniden oluşturulması gerekmektedir. Restorasyonun gecikmeli yüklemelerinde çıkış profili şekillendirme geçici bir restorasyonla sağlanabilmektedir. Bu yaklaşımda randevu sayısı ve hasta başında geçen zaman fazla olsa da klinik sonuçlar göz önüne alındığında estetik, başarılı ve aynı zamanda düşük maliyetli tedaviler yapılabilmektedir. Bu olgu sunumunda, implant destekli lateral diş restorasyonunda başarılı ve uyumlu yumuşak doku çıkış profili oluşturma süreci anlatılmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Supporting Institution

Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Prosthodontics

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Tuğba Hergüner ^*
0000-0001-6655-1145
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

May 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 2

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https://izlik.org/JA98AE49XW

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Hergüner T (June 1, 2025) Emergence Profile Aesthetics in Implant-Supported Lateral Tooth Rehabilitation; 2 Years Follow Up. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28 2 295–301.