Immediate Implant Loading in the Esthetic Zone with Final Prosthetic Restoration
Session
Dental Science
Description
The extraction of teeth in the anterior maxilla is frequently associated with rapid alveolar bone resorption, soft tissue collapse, and loss of interdental papillae, which can compromise esthetic outcomes and complicate subsequent rehabilitation. These changes often make it more difficult to place implants later and may require additional procedures such as bone grafts and guided bone regeneration (GBR) to rebuild lost bone and support the final restoration. Delayed implant placement in such cases can be more complex, involving longer healing times, more surgeries, and increased costs. In contrast, immediate implant placement and loading in the anterior maxilla has become a reliable and effective approach to reduce these problems and improve treatment outcomes. When an implant is placed right after tooth extraction and achieves good primary stability, a screw-retained temporary crown can be added at the same time. This helps preserve the natural shape of the gums, maintain the height of the papillae, and guide the healing of soft tissues to create a natural-looking emergence profile. Immediate placement also shortens treatment time, reduces the need for multiple surgeries, and helps maintain the patient’s appearance during the healing phase. Once the implant has fully integrated with the bone (osseointegration), a final crown is placed to restore proper function, esthetics, and long-term soft tissue health. Immediate implant protocols in the esthetic zone therefore represent a modern and efficient solution in implant dentistry. By preserving the existing bone and soft tissue, they help avoid additional grafting procedures, maintain natural gum contours, and provide excellent esthetic and functional results. This approach is especially valuable in the anterior maxilla, where visual outcomes are critical and patient expectations are high.
Keywords:
maxilla, implant, augmentation, immediate, graft
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.130
Recommended Citation
Syka, Kreshnik and Arllati, Sinan, "Immediate Implant Loading in the Esthetic Zone with Final Prosthetic Restoration" (2025). UBT International Conference. 19.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/DS/19
Immediate Implant Loading in the Esthetic Zone with Final Prosthetic Restoration
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The extraction of teeth in the anterior maxilla is frequently associated with rapid alveolar bone resorption, soft tissue collapse, and loss of interdental papillae, which can compromise esthetic outcomes and complicate subsequent rehabilitation. These changes often make it more difficult to place implants later and may require additional procedures such as bone grafts and guided bone regeneration (GBR) to rebuild lost bone and support the final restoration. Delayed implant placement in such cases can be more complex, involving longer healing times, more surgeries, and increased costs. In contrast, immediate implant placement and loading in the anterior maxilla has become a reliable and effective approach to reduce these problems and improve treatment outcomes. When an implant is placed right after tooth extraction and achieves good primary stability, a screw-retained temporary crown can be added at the same time. This helps preserve the natural shape of the gums, maintain the height of the papillae, and guide the healing of soft tissues to create a natural-looking emergence profile. Immediate placement also shortens treatment time, reduces the need for multiple surgeries, and helps maintain the patient’s appearance during the healing phase. Once the implant has fully integrated with the bone (osseointegration), a final crown is placed to restore proper function, esthetics, and long-term soft tissue health. Immediate implant protocols in the esthetic zone therefore represent a modern and efficient solution in implant dentistry. By preserving the existing bone and soft tissue, they help avoid additional grafting procedures, maintain natural gum contours, and provide excellent esthetic and functional results. This approach is especially valuable in the anterior maxilla, where visual outcomes are critical and patient expectations are high.