Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, cilt.28, sa.2, ss.295-301, 2025 (Scopus)
Anterior aesthetic restorations are among the most challenging areas of prosthetic dentistry. The soft tissue emergence profile of implant-supported restorations plays a critical role in both aesthetics and long-term success. The permanent restoration and the peri-implant mucosa should mimic the natural tooth's relationship with adjacent teeth and soft tissues. However, after the removal of the healing abutment, a circular and narrow soft tissue geometry is often observed. An inadequate emergence profile can negatively affect the cleanability and aesthetics of the restoration. In order to achieve a long-lasting and aesthetic restoration, reshaping of the emergence profile is required. In delayed loading protocols of restorations, the emergence profile can be shaped using a provisional restoration. Although this approach may require more appointments and chair time, considering the clinical outcomes, it enables aesthetic, successful, and cost-effective treatments. In this case report, the process of achieving a successful and harmonious soft tissue emergence profile in an implant-supported lateral incisor restoration is presented.