A Simplified Technique for Creating a Customized Gingival Emergence Profile for Implant‐Supported Crowns |
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| Authors: | Shereen S Azer BDS MSc MS |
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| Institution: | Assistant Professor, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH |
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| Abstract: | A successful implant restoration is one that will allow adequate function and esthetics. Soft‐tissue management around implant‐supported restorations continues to present a considerable challenge for the restoring dentist as well as the laboratory technician while fabricating the final prosthesis. This article presents a simplified and economical technique to direct gingival tissue healing, as well as create a removable gingival replica of the customized gingival emergence profile. The created profile can then be used in the dental laboratory to achieve a superior and predictable esthetic outcome for implant‐supported fixed restorations. |
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| Keywords: | Emergence profile custom emergence profile removable gingival replica implant‐supported crown esthetics |
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