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FIGUEIREDO, Caio Márcio et al. The use of dental implants, bone graft and peri-implant gingival tissue modeling in the esthetic rehabilitation of the maxillary anterior area. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2011, vol.10, n.3, pp. 285-291. ISSN 1677-3888.

Implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of anterior edentulous spaces is a challenge to the dentist performing the implant surgery. Proper positioning of the implant and its harmonious relationship with the hard and soft tissues are fundamental for a high aesthetic demand. This case report a correction of a serious esthetic defect in that was necessary associate some procedures, like a previous bone graft, installation of osseointegrated implants, soft tissue manipulation and the use of esthetic prosthetic components to reach a satisfactory result.

Palavras-chave : Dental Implanés; Bone Transplation; Dental Implantation Endosseous; Tisoue Conditioning (Dental); Osseointegrated implants; Soft tissue manipulation..