Single-tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone of maxilla with immediate provisionalization: a clinical study

Objective To investigate the clinical results of immediate loading of a single anterior implant. Methods 26 implants were placed into anterior sites. Provisional prosthesis were placed at the time of fixture placement. It did not occlude in any pathway. Restoration was for esthetic only, not for function. Results No fixture was lost since the immediate restoration was delivered, the minimum being 12 months and the maximum 72 months. Conclusion Clinical studies on the placement of immediate restoration in anterior implant of maxilla have revealed predictable results. Key words: Dental implant denture;  Anterior tooth;  Immediate denture;  Single-tooth; Maxilla