Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Maxillary Anterior Teeth with Implant Supported Fixed Partial Prosthesis

ABSTRACT

Aesthetic result is an essential factor for defining success in implant placement. Long term studies have shown high survival rates in single or multiple implant placement. But, in aesthetic areas of mouth, along with implant survival, aesthetic success of implant therapy is also an important factor. Many elements contribute to this “success” and can be evaluated objectively. These elements are healing capability of the individual, the conditions of soft and hard tissues present, and the provisional and final restorations. In this case report we have described the treatment plan, surgical and prosthetic procedure done to rehabilitate individuals with edentulous area in maxillary anterior region.Traumatic injury or a congenital anomaly is the common reason of tooth loss in anterior region of jaws. Various options like Removable dental prostheses, conventional fixed partial dentures (FPDs), resin-bonded FPDs, implant supported prostheses are existing for the replacement of missing teeth in anterior region.1-3The discomfiture produced by unstable dentures and a continuous effort to stabilize them have led many people to strive for implant supported restorations. These restorations are implant supported, which do not transmit load to denture bearing areas, thus it does not cause bone resorption related with tissue-borne prostheses.4 Studies have proven that long-term benefits can be provided to edentulous patients using implant supported restorations, achieved using diligent surgical skills and proper restoration.5 Implant supported FPD is an ideal treatment option, for replacing missing teeth of aesthetic areas of mouth in young adult with completed skeletal and dental growth.6In this case report we have described the treatment plan, surgical and prosthetic procedure done to rehabilitate individuals with edentulous area in maxillary anterior region.