Optimal esthetics in single-tooth replacement with the re-implant system: A case report

Purpose: This report demonstrates the use of root-analogue titanium implant s for single-tooth replacement. Materials and Methods: A maxillary lateral incisor was removed and a custom-made one-stage, root-analogue titanium imp lant (Re-Implant) with an apical extension and a healing cap was fabricated and placed immediately after tooth extraction. Six months later the healin g cap was removed, an impression was taken, and a porcelain-fused-ro-metal crown was fabricated and cemented. Results: No complications occurred durin g the healing period. A good esthetic result was achieved with the final ce ramometal crown. Bony resorption and buccal soft tissue recession led to a slight discoloration of the marginal periimplant mucosa. Conclusion: Furthe r research into the modalities of the immediate placement of root-analogue implants is needed to obtain predictable esthetic results concerning the so ft tissue environment.