Abstract :
[en] Aim: The aim of this case series was to evaluate the 4-year outcomes of implants placed in the aesthetic area using static computer-assisted implant surgery (s-CAIS) and restored with a one-abutment one-time (OAOT) protocol using custom-made zirconia abutments and cemented provisional crowns manufactured prior to surgery.
Material and methods: Ten consecutive implants were placed in the aesthetic area. Based on a digital implant and prosthodontic planning, surgical guides were ordered and used for the preparation of definitive custom-made zirconia abutments and polymethylmethacrylate provisional crowns. Implants were placed using the s-CAIS guide, and prosthetic components were placed immediately. Implant outcomes were evaluated at the time of surgery, after 4 months and after 4 years.
Results: All implants were successfully placed with s-CAIS and restored with final abutments and provisional crowns. No major prosthetic adverse events were observed. After 4 years, the implant survival rate was 100%, minor peri-implant bleeding on probing was reported, and very stable peri-implant bone levels were observed. The pink aesthetic score showed that the prosthetic components were well integrated, and the peri-implant soft tissues were stable.
Conclusions: Within the limits of this case series, these results suggest that emerging digital workflows allow the manufacture of final custom-made abutments and provisional crowns prior to surgery. This individualised OAOT procedure may reduce cement-related complications and improve aesthetic outcomes by optimising soft tissue healing with prosthetic components. However, such protocols have evolved towards full digital workflows, and comparative clinical trials are needed.
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