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Soft Tissue Management for Implants in the Aesthetic Zone

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While implant success depends on a multitude of factors, soft tissue management is critical to the aesthetic success of anterior implant tooth replacement in the partially edentulous patient. The peri-implant soft tissue appearance should emulate and match natural periodontal aesthetics. Ideally, peri-implant soft tissues blend imperceptibly with and mimic the surrounding periodontal soft tissues of the natural dentition. Achieving that goal requires an understanding of periodontal and peri-implant anatomy and an appreciation for factors that influence soft tissue contours around teeth and dental implant restorations. In addition to mastering surgical objectives and techniques, clinicians must be able to evaluate and accurately diagnose the existing periodontal condition.

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Klokkevold, P.R. (2019). Soft Tissue Management for Implants in the Aesthetic Zone. In: Schoenbaum, T. (eds) Implants in the Aesthetic Zone. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72601-4_5

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