The implant-abutment complex in the esthetic zone. New perspectives

This is a two-part series lecture. The second part will take place in August 4th, 2021. The presentation will showcase proven research and thought-provoking ideas regarding dogmas in implant dentistry

Single implant restorations in the esthetic zone require often demanding surgical and prosthetic therapeutic procedures in order to achieve long-term stable results. Despite the clinical and scientific evidence, the clinical handling and the treatment sequence and workflow is of utmost importance determining the final outcome of the implant restoration.

Clinical and scientific evidence shows that correct implant positioning in respect with the future clinical crown and the neighboring teeth decreases the need of soft and/or hard tissue enhancement, especially in cases with intact facial bundle bone. The use of the M-guide simplifies the clinical procedure facilitating an easy workflow with or without flap elevation. Furthermore, new implant designs and innovative treatment sequences will be analyzed in this presentation, with a focus on the single implant-abutment-crown complex shown in various clinical cases.