Dental implants in the esthetic zone. Considerations for form and function.

Successful esthetic results of dental implant placement in the esthetic zone require knowledge of various concepts and techniques. Careful preoperative treatment planning, augmentation of hard and soft tissues, and attention to the details of implant surgical and prosthetic techniques are areas that must be addressed when treating the anterior maxilla. This article will address the fundamental considerations related to implant treatment in the anterior maxillary esthetic zone, using both theory and case examples.