Two adjacent implant-supported restorations in the aesthetic region: A 10-year prospective case series

IntroductionThe treatment outcome of two adjacent implant-supported restorations in the maxillary aesthetic region was assessed regarding peri-implant soft and hard tissues, and satisfaction during a 10-year follow-up period.MethodsTwenty patients missing two adjacent teeth in the maxillary aesthetic region and treated with two implant-supported restorations were followed prospectively. The patients' clinical and radiographic parameters, as well as their satisfaction, were scored for a 10-year follow-up period.ResultsSeventeen patients' data were available for the 10-year follow-up. The survival rate of the implants and restorations was 100%. The 10-year mean peri-implant bone change at the side facing the adjacent tooth was +0.11 & PLUSMN; 0.57 mm and at the side facing the adjacent implant was -0.08 & PLUSMN; 0.50 mm. The peri-implant soft tissues were healthy and the patients' satisfaction was high, but the papilla-index showed compromised inter-implant papillae and low Pink Esthetic Scores. These figures were of the same magnitude at all time points.ConclusionWhile it is difficult to obtain sufficient inter-implant papillae and satisfactory Pink Esthetic Scores, the initial treatment results remained stable and the patients were satisfied with the final result throughout the 10-year follow-up period.

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This study assessed the treatment outcome of adjacent implant-supported restorations in the maxillary aesthetic region over a 10-year period. The results showed good peri-implant soft and hard tissues, as well as high patient satisfaction.