PubMed · 9526233
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S R Hall. 1995. Implant diagnostics utilizing computed tomography imaging.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9526233/
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The natural look of dental restorations has become a universally claimed treatment objective, especially when single-tooth gaps are restored with implants. A harmonious gingival margin is crucial to achieve this goal. This article presents a new procedure for exposure of single-tooth implants that yields a favorable esthetic result in the visible maxillary regions because of the simple type of incision used. The procedure consists of two incisions: the first incision makes it possible to find out the implant position and the second incision shapes the mucous membrane according to local supply. The second incision also prevents the soft tissue from tearing after careful stretching and subsequent pressing of the supraimplant mucosa. There is minimal soft tissue traumatization, and as a result, healing time can be reduced to 1 week and an appealing esthetic result can be reached.
This article is an overview of three complex and often confusing areas of diagnostic imaging. It provides the reader with a starting point and a frame of reference from which to proceed when confronted with either an unknown jaw lesion, evaluating a potential dental implant patient, or a patient with TMJ internal derangement.