Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Revitalizing Contours: A Case Report
Dr. Kunal Mehta Dr. Padmapriya Puppala Dr. Veera Sawant Dr. Nilay Karnik Dr. Saba Supariwala Dr. Simral Mathews
JCDR. 2021: 2995-3000
Abstract
The common occurrence of mucositis and peri-implantitis has demonstrated that soft tissue health and thickness play important roles as a protective barrier to bacteria that can shorten the lifespan of dental implant treatment. Emergence profile can be defined as the contour of the tooth or restoration as it emerges from the gingiva. With dental implants, it is the contour of an implant restoration as it emerges from the implant platform. This article contains a case report demonstrating a technique of tissue sculpting to optimize the emergence profile and aesthetics for an implant in the aesthetic zone
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