Achieving optimal implant esthetics using a team approach: Part 2 treatment options, treatment coordination, and integration of digital technology

The second part of this JPD Digital presentation focused on the treatment planning, treatment coordination, and execution of implant therapy. The clinical application of the evidence-based criteria in implant therapy was emphasized including the surgical parameters, restorative parameters, and implant features reviewed in part 1. The objective was to achieve predictable results that improve the longevity of the implant and restoration, maintain peri-implant health, and optimize the esthetic outcome. Examples of several clinical scenarios of single tooth replacement treatment in the esthetic zone were reviewed by using options that included immediate placement, immediate loading, and resin-bonded interim restoration. In addition, patients requiring multiple implants, combinations of tooth-supported and implant-supported restorations, and a complete arch prosthesis supported by implants were presented. Many clinically challenging patients can be treated more effectively by using a digital workflow to plan and execute implant therapy.