Esthetic Failure in Implant Dentistry - 02/12/14
Résumé |
The definition of failure for dental implants has evolved from lack of osseointegration to increased concern for other aspects, such as esthetics. However, esthetic failure in implant dentistry has not been well defined. Although multiple esthetic indices have been validated for objectively evaluating clinical outcomes, including failure of an implant-supported crown, only one author has determined a failure threshold. On the basis of objective indices, esthetic failures in implant dentistry can be categorized as pink-tissue failures and white-tissue failures. This article discusses esthetic failures, the factors involved in these failures, and their prevention and treatment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Esthetic zone, Dental implants, Esthetic failure, Patient satisfaction, Prosthetically driven implant placement, PES/WES
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Vol 59 - N° 1
P. 227-246 - janvier 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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