In the molar region, 1 millimeter can be the difference between being able to replace function or not. In the esthetic zone, as little as 0.5 millimeter can be the difference between a healthy, natural soft tissue and a black triangle between the teeth. And let’s not forget that a patient might have a different view of the esthetic zone than a clinician has. For a patient the esthetic zone might be everything you can see when they smile and laugh. We encourage dental professionals to challenge old truths and demand more of their implant system, both in terms of documentation and results, all for the long-term benefit of the patient.

Title Immediate functional loading of implants in single tooth replacement: a prospective clinical multicenter study. Authors Donati M., et al. Courtesy of: Dr. Donati M., 2008
Baseline           1 year                 3 years	3 years (poststudy               follow-up)
Title A 5-year prospective study of Astra single tooth implants. Authors Palmer R.M., et al. Courtesy of: Dr. Palmer R.M., 2008
Baseline             5 year
Title Implant-supported single-tooth restorations: a 5-year prospective study. Authors Wennström J.L., et al. Courtesy of: Dr. Wennström J.L., 2008
Baseline                 5 year	12 years (poststudy follow-up)
Title A 5-year prospective study of single-tooth replacements supported by the Astra Tech implant: a pilot study. Authors Gotfredsen K. Courtesy of: Dr. Gotfredsen K., 2008
Baseline                            5 year	15 years (poststudy follow-up)