Online published on 28 May, 2014.
With the increased popularity of implants and focus on esthetics, there is great emphasis on idealized bone foundation and soft tissue contours. The goal of reconstructive procedures is to provide ideal periimplant bone that supports and maintains gingival contours. Here we present a case with alveolar ridge deficiency in the maxillary anterior region and the surgical procedure done to achieve final platform for implant placement.
Ridge augmentation, reconstructive procedure