The time frame of 3-6 months of unloaded healing is not always mandatory any longer. With osteoconductive implant surfaces, newer implant materials and proper diagnoses, patients can often experience implant therapy without the inconvenience of removable temporary appliances, and bonded provisional restorations. Immediate temporization gives the patient an immediate sense of security and esthetics. The provisional restorations can also lead to early and optimal soft tissue support from the time of surgery.
The importance of bone augmentation for predictable, long-lasting esthetics and case selection will also be discussed.
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