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design on the Straumann superstructure
with gum contouring. On tooth 1.2, crown
lengthening was performed with an
electrocoagulator. (Fig. 11–13) 11
Once the formation of the soft tissues
was complete, tooth 1.2 was minimally
prepared for the ceramic crown with
the help of a surgical microscope. After
the preparation, the teeth were scanned
in order to digitally design a custom
abutment and crowns (Fig. 14–19) 12
The final smile design was planned
digitally together with the patient. For the
implant structure, we chose an individual Fig. 12. & 13. Crown lengthening was
performed on tooth 1.2.
zirconium abutment screw with a ceramic
facing and a fully anatomical Empress
crown (Fig. 20–21). The ceramic facing 13
concealed the excessive brightness of the
zirconium, and we were able to achieve
the desired colour. Thanks to the digital
workflow, we managed to fulfil the wishes
of the patient. (Fig. 22–24).
With digital technologies, the entire 14
implant workflow can be completed
in the dental clinic, from planning to
fabrication of the restorations. Digital Fig. 14.–19. The final restorations were
planning increases the reliability of the designed in Planmeca PlanCAD®
Premium.
implant treatment and helps the dentist
to succeed in the operation. Digital 15
tools allow achieving the maximum
functional and aesthetic result even in
combined operations in which an implant
placement and ceramic restoration are
performed simultaneously.

Conclusion 16
Thanks to the development of modern
technologies, a 3D model of a patient's
teeth can now be acquired in only a
few minutes, without infringing on the
comfort of the patient. At the same time,
combining a CBCT image with an intraoral 17
scan enables the dentist to plan the
implant placement and surgical guide
accurately and with just a few mouse
clicks.
Finally, digital technologies also enable
visualising the treatment outcome for 18
the patient. Clear visualisations of the
end result facilitate communication with
the patient, which, in turn, can increase
case acceptance. ◢

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