Purpose: To review treatment planning concepts and surgical techniques that have led to complications during implant reconstruction in the anterior maxilla.
Patients and methods: The conclusions in this paper are based on a review of the current literature, along with personal experience in private practice over the past 20 years.
Results: Treatment planning recommendations based on clinical studies have led to a significant decrease in functional and esthetic complications in the anterior maxilla. These involve surgical placement and spacing of implants, along with timing and grafting considerations.
Conclusions: Research and clinical results indicate that cautious timing of site preparation and implant placement, along with important concepts of implant spacing, can significantly reduce complications within the esthetic zone.