Maximizing Gingival Esthetics for Anterior Implant Restorations with the use of CEREC® Digital Scanning and Milling

Caitlin R Bryan

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Bryan, Caitlin R
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences

Introduction

One of the most challenging aspects of making anterior restorations in the oral cavity look natural is idealizing the emergence profile, especially when restoring implants. Even if the shape, shade, translucency, and all aspects of the crown look natural, if the gingival contour is incorrect, the restoration will look fake.

Methods

To create the emergence profile, a precise provisional restoration is required and may need to be continually modified to specifically manipulate the gingival adaptation at pontic sites and implant sites alike.

Results

Once this is achieved, a final impression that captures the gingival contour can be used to create a definitive restoration with ideal esthetics.

Conclusion

CEREC ® digital impressions may be used to capture both hard and soft tissue details and fabricate milled restorations utilizing these scans.