Esthetic tunnel exposure: A combination technique for peri-implant soft tissue development at second-stage surgery

An esthetically pleasing result is the product of both prosthetic excellence and the health and quality of the soft tissue that frames the restoration. Management of the peri-implant coronal soft tissue is key to the ultimate success of treatment. This technique report describes an alternative, nove...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2019-04, Vol.121 (4), p.586-589
Main Authors: Gluckman, Howard, Salama, Maurice, Du Toit, Jonathan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:An esthetically pleasing result is the product of both prosthetic excellence and the health and quality of the soft tissue that frames the restoration. Management of the peri-implant coronal soft tissue is key to the ultimate success of treatment. This technique report describes an alternative, novel approach, combining established concepts and methods into a single technique to improve esthetic results.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.05.016