Biomimetic Zirconia Abutment for Single Implant Supported Restoration: A Case Report

Treatment outcome of prosthetic restorations in the aesthetic zone is potentially subjected to change following the dynamic status of the oral environment. Long-term evaluation of these restorations can reveal a less aesthetic appearance due to alteration of the surrounded soft tissue. The aim of this clinical report is to present a prosthetically oriented technique that may contribute to the enhancement of soft tissue appearance of implant-supported restorations in the aesthetic zone if mid facial recession occurs. Particularly, this approach utilizes a biomimetically fabricated implant abutment consisting of the pink subgingival portion and the white supragingival portion to mimic the soft tissue and tooth structure shades, respectively.