Considerations for esthetic and functional implants

Lee, Dong-Woon

doi:2023.61.12.784

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 61(12); 2023 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2023;61(12):784-799.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2023.61.12.003 Published online November 30, 2023.

심미적이고 기능적인 임플란트를 위한 수술적 고려사항

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원광대학교 치과대학 치주과학교실

Considerations for esthetic and functional implants

Dong-Woon Lee

Associate professor, Department of Periodontology, Wonkwang University College of Dentistry, Iksan, Korea

Correspondence: Dong-Woon Lee, Tel: +82-63-859-2966, Fax: +82-63-859-1659,
Email: dongden@daum.net

Received: 7 May 2023 • Revised: 10 May 2023 • Accepted: 18 September 2023

Abstract

Dental implants that restore lost teeth are no longer a difficult choice. In past years, osseointegration and mar-ginal bone level stability were regarded as success criteria. However, clinicians and patients consider aesthetic requirements a critical success factor. Therefore, the review of literatures and cases was conducted from a surgi-cal point of view when placing implants for the long-term results with desired requirements. The author demonstrated that 1) appropriate 3D implant placement position (vertical position of depth and distance considering the attachment level of adjacent teeth; horizontal position considering the outer edge of the jaw bone), 2) appropriate bone width around the implant and surrounding gingiva (buccal bone, keratinized gingiva, thickness above the implant, vestibular depth) area needed for esthetic and functional implants.

Key Words: dental implants; dental esthetic; surgical dental prosthesis