Digital workflow in the design of individualized emergence profiles of implant restorations based on the contralateral tooth

  • Zeng Huimin
    Department of Dental Technology, Department of Implant Dentistry, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
  • Zhou Mi
    Department of Implant Dentistry, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
  • Ge Yichen
    Department of Implant Dentistry, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
  • Yao Yangxue
    Department of Implant Dentistry, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
  • Cai Xiaoxiao
    Department of Implant Dentistry, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

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<p>Purpose: To describe a novel digital design technique for creating an individualized emergence profile for implant restoration based on the contralateral tooth.</p><p>Methods: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data were used to accurately obtain a three-dimensional (3D) model of the contralateral tooth, which was mirror-flipped to design the emergence profile. The emergence profile was further divided into critical and subcritical areas; the critical area precisely replicated the mirror-flipped 3D model, whereas the subcritical area featured a slight concavity on the buccal side, flatness on the lingual side, and slight convexity on the mesial and distal surfaces. Subsequently, a milling machine was used to fabricate healing abutments with individualized emergence profiles. The design of the definitive restoration completely duplicated the emergence profile of the individualized healing abutment and was fabricated using a milling machine.</p><p>Conclusions: This technical procedure presents an alternative novel method for designing the emergence profiles of implant restorations, with the potential to improve esthetics and functions as well as to maintain the long-term stability of peri-implant soft and hard tissues.</p>

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