The periodontal-prosthetic connection in implant dentistry: a case presentation.

The correct interfacing between the gingival structure and the final restoration is of primary importance to the clinician. Replacement of a single central maxillary incisor, once one of the most difficult challenges in implant dentistry, is now highly predictable due to the latest prosthetic advancements. In successful case planning, two preliminary factors--tissue evaluation and fixture selection--have to be considered. The learning objective of this article is the procedure and material selection in an anterior single tooth replacement, illustrated in a case study.