Eliminating Surgical Errors by Creating Emergence Profile with Implants

Abstract

As implants have become a more prominent treatment modality in our dental practices, the clinician needs to have a clear understanding that proper positioning of the dental implant is critical in achieving smile design and emergence profile. Long term function is dictated by the ideal surgical placement of the fixture. Although our patients only see the final restoration, it is the underlying implant position that is most important. It is the foundation to a healthy, functional and esthetic prosthesis.