BDJ· 2026Q2
Tissue-level implants in the aesthetic zone: why and how?
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- 2026year
Short summary
Tissue-level (TL) implants, originally designed to avoid a second surgery, are now increasingly used in the aesthetic zone due to their vertical platform shift, which minimizes bone loss and optimizes the crown-to-implant ratio.
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Key points
- TL implants offer a vertical platform shift, positioning the implant-abutment junction coronally to minimize marginal bone loss.
- The design optimizes the crown-to-implant ratio and may support guided bone regeneration and soft tissue contouring.
- Favorable emergence angles can reduce mechanical/biological complications and improve implant-abutment stability.
- Successful use requires prosthetically driven 3D planning, digital workflows, precise surgery, and careful prosthetic management.
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Abstract
Tissue-level (TL) implants, originally developed to eliminate the need for a second surgical procedure, are increasingly being used in the aesthetic zone due to their unique design advantages. The vertical platform shift positions the implant-abutment junction coronally, minimising marginal bone loss and optimising the crown-to-implant ratio. The machined, divergent collar may support space maintenance during guided bone regeneration and the buccal soft tissue contour. Additionally, favourable pre-determined emergence angles may be helpful in reducing mechanical and biological complications while enhancing implant-abutment stability. Achieving predictable outcomes requires meticulous prosthetically driven 3D planning, integrated digital workflows, precise surgical execution, and careful handling during the prosthetic phase. This manuscript presents the rationale for using TL implants in the aesthetic zone and offers practical guidance to achieve successful outcomes in clinical practice.
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