Single implants in the esthetic zone

Question 1

SAC assessment tool
(4)

Answer 1

The SAC Assessment Tool reflects the normative guidelines developed by the IT at a Consensus Conference in 2007 for various types of restorative and surgical cases based on a classification system referred to as SAC (Straightforward, Advanced, Complex).
. The SAC Assessment Tool takes the user through each step necessary to identify the degree of complexity and potential risk involved in individual cases.
Dental practitioners can this way better, match cases to their skills and experience level while at the same time further their knowledge on a theoretical level.
. The tool is available online for free

Question 2

Esthetic Risk Assessment (ERA) table:
(2)

Answer 2

• The ERA table was developed to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and planning of treatment
  in the esthetic zone and to identify clinical situations that could contribute to an esthetic
  compromise.
• During the consultation phase of treatment, the ERA acts as a checklist and visual analog
  scale aiding the clinician and patient in determining the level of risk associated with the
  treatment from an esthetic perspective

Question 3

Midfacial Tissue Height
Delayed Provisional Restoration
When a single maxillary anterior tooth is replaced with
an implant, one has to expect a soft tissue shrinkage of
— mm buccally after 1 year

Answer 3

0,6

Question 4

Immediate and Delayed Provisional
Restorations
mmediate provisional restorations at the time of
immediate implant placement preserved – mm more
facial gingival margin position compared with the
delayed group

Answer 4

1

Question 5

An increased facial gingival profile was noted – months after alteration of the subcritical convex contour.

Answer 5

3