Treatment Planning and Emergence Profile Fundamentals

– Surgical steps of implantation in the aesthetic zone: full-thickness flap and vertical release
– 3D implant position
– Mesiodistal and orofacial spacing, and performing enameloplasty
– Coronoapical considerations
– Submerged healing
– One-stage or two-stage surgery
– Cover screw or healing cap application
– Timing of soft tissue management
– Techniques at uncovering: punch technique, crestal incision, roll technique
– The importance of the emergence profile and soft tissue contouring
– S-shaped emergence profile
– Temporary crown design
– Application of a custom healing cap.