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Treatment Planning of Dental Implants in the Anterior Maxilla; Risk Assessment and Review of Soft Tissue along with Bone Preservation and Augmentation Techniques for Successful Clinical Outcomes

Nkem Obiechina

The anterior maxilla continues to present with high potential risk for esthetic failure, and as a result, there is a clear need for modifications that would allow for natural-looking restorations that are harmonious with the rest of the mouth. A number of changes in protocol for placing implants such as using a restorative-driven protocol, the performance of a risk assessment and addressing factors that could compromise esthetics such as deficiencies in bone and soft tissue using bone and soft tissue grafts to ensure adequate tissue volume are necessary for dental implant overall success in the anterior maxilla. Understanding of timing with regard to implant placement has also contributed to achieving esthetic success in the region. This article reviews modifications made in implant placement in the esthetic zone and how they can contribute to functional and esthetic success in the anterior maxilla.