Replacing a single tooth with an implant has become a common dental procedure; however, careful evaluation is necessary before placing one in the esthetic zone. Thorough diagnosis and planning - including the use of transposed diagnostic casts and cone beam computed tomography scans - can help dentists predict the final esthetic result prior to treatment, and help inform the patient of the potential result prior to performing any irreversible therapy. In the present case, the primary concern was the presurgical location of the facial free gingival margin (FGM) of the implant-supported crown, in relation to the adjacent teeth. Steps taken to correct the position of the facial FGM prior to implant placement led to a successful esthetic result.
Keywords: anterior; preservation; soft tissue.