Key-Factors for Success with Implants in the Aesthetic Zone

Dr. Arndt Happe, Germany - MIS Global Conference, Barcelona 2016. In the maxillary anterior area, the esthetic outcome is a critical determinant in the overall success of implant therapy and yet remains a challenge. Besides osseointegration, long lasting soft tissue integration is a key factor for implant success, but restorative components may interact with the peri-implant soft tissue that serves as a biological seal and have an impact on the outcome. This peri-implant restorative interface is a highly