Esthetic management of compromised ridge in the anterior maxilla, a modified prosthetic approach

Abstract

Replacing a missing tooth with an implant, especially in the esthetic zone has been increasing demand for the patient. Placing dental implants in the esthetic zone, especially in the compromised ridge with thin gingival thin biotype is considered to be the ultimate challenge for many dentists. This case report illustrates the implant placement in the traumatic anterior maxilla with thin gingival biotype (Class IV) and a modified approach in prosthetic placement.

Keywords

• Anterior maxilla
• esthetics
• gingival biotype