Volume 65, Issue 7, Supplement , Pages 93-102, July 2007
Implant Complications in the Esthetic Zone
Purpose
To review treatment planning concepts and surgical techniques that have led to complications during implant reconstruction in the anterior maxilla.
Patients and Methods
The conclusions in this paper are based on a review of the current literature, along with personal experience in private practice over the past 20 years.
Results
Treatment planning recommendations based on clinical studies have led to a significant decrease in functional and esthetic complications in the anterior maxilla. These involve surgical placement and spacing of implants, along with timing and grafting considerations.
Conclusions
Research and clinical results indicate that cautious timing of site preparation and implant placement, along with important concepts of implant spacing, can significantly reduce complications within the esthetic zone.
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PII: S0278-2391(07)00334-5
doi:10.1016/j.joms.2007.03.009
© 2007 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Volume 65, Issue 7, Supplement , Pages 93-102, July 2007
