Single implants in the esthetic zone: analysis of recent peri-implant soft tissue alterations and patient satisfaction. A photographic study.

摘要: PURPOSE The appearance of the peri-implant soft tissue is a crucial factor in success implant therapy. However, no effective objective method exists to observe and document this over long term. aim clinical trial was determine whether oral photographs can be used for data collection by observing alterations after placement single-tooth esthetic zone pink score (PES) reflects patient satisfaction with result. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-eight consecutive patients received single implants zone. Clinical were taken collect on at baseline (crown placement) again 3 months later. Two observers assigned PES values photographs. Changes value from 3-month follow-up calculated. Patient measured using visual analog scale (VAS) appointment. correlation between VAS scores RESULTS mean (± SD) 8.68 ± 2.69 10.37 2.13 (P < .01). ranged 72.5 100. A significant found values. linear regression significant. CONCLUSIONS Oral tissue. result markedly improved restoration porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. generally degree