Decision making for teeth replacement in the esthetic area

Esthetic results in dentistry are determined by the harmony between the dental prostheses and the soft tissues. To reach an optimal result, each single step of the treatment has a great importance, from the smile analyses to the final restoration delivery. The goal of this lecture is to describe how to elaborate a treatment planning for single and multiple tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone. A decision tree for the surgical protocols will be proposed according to our clinical experience at the university of Liège and, the current scientific evidences. The overall objective is, from an initial clinical situation, to determine the appropriate treatment approach and timing.

The following scientific aspects will be developed:
- The biological concept of extraction socket preservation.
The use of biomaterials for alveolar bone augmentation or socket preservation. The goal is to clarify properties of the mostly used biomaterial in dentistry, as well as determine their clinical indications and limitations.
Soft tissue management around teeth and implant