Digital workflow for selecting the best prosthetic component for a morse taper implant

Background: Morse taper implant connection involves the determination transmucosal height, especially because of its 1 or 2 mm position below the alveolar crest. Intraosseous position promotes a better bone stability and assures soft tissue stability. Purpose: The aim of this article is to provide practical and objective information for prosthetic component selection in a digital form. Case Report: The patient MVP needed the replacement of the right, central incisor. A control periapical radiograph was taken. A frontal view photograph was used for a digital aesthetic analysis of the situation. The Pink Esthetic Score (PES), White Esthetic Score (WES) and Digital Smile Design (DSD) were applied to evaluate the individual dentogingival. In planning of rehabilitation, it was chosen a solid abutment for a cemented single crown. Radiograph control of the implant was transposed to the diagnostic photograph and calibrated. With the overlap of the images, the measurement of the abutment collar could be achieved. In addition to this measurement, the 6 mm abutment height could be selected, compatible with the interocclusal space and the length of the crown since it does not invade the crown translucency area which would be compromised due to the lack of sufficient space for the prosthetic restoration. Conclusion : Since diagnosis is the most important tool in several treatment modalities, some digital resources were used to improve the visualization of the aesthetic limitations of the patient. The use of the suggested method can assist the dentist in planning the rehabilitation while waiting for osseointegration of the implants.