Case reports presenting recreation of gingival profile through laser-assisted recontouring and provisional restorations in implant-supported prostheses.

Abstract

Exquisite esthetics for implant-supported restorations in the anterior esthetic zone is a challenging task. Recreating the gingival profile with proper integration of hard and soft tissues is a prime requisite to overcome the clinical challenge. Abutment selection, impression technique, and emergence profile of the final restoration play an important role in providing a distinct appearance to the final prosthesis. Through two case reports, this paper describes the step-by-step procedures involved in customizing the emergence profile and gingival profile using laser-assisted surgery and provisional restorations.