Aesthetics In Implants: An Advanced Narrative Review of Biological, Surgical, and Prosthetic Determinants Influencing Long-Term Esthetic Outcomes
Year: 2026
Type: review
Abstract: The anterior maxilla represents the most esthetically demanding region in implant dentistry due to high patient expectations, complex anatomical limitations, and dynamic soft tissue behavior. While osseointegration is now a predictable biological phenomenon, long-term esthetic success remains multifactorial and technique sensitive. This narrative review presents an in depth synthesis of the biological principles, hard and soft tissue determinants, threedimensional implant positioning concepts, implant abutment design considerations, and prosthetic strategies that collectively influence pink and white esthetic outcomes. Emphasis is placed on periimplanttissue stability, biologic width establishment, gingival phenotype modification, and prosthetically driven treatment planning. An interdisciplinary, biologically guided approach is essential for achieving natural-appearing and durable esthetic implant restorations.
Author: Singh, Kamaldeep
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7153556904
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