Enhancing the gingival contour of an anterior implant restoration by using a guided bone regeneration abutment

Deficiencies in the alveolar bone and surrounding gingiva can pose challenges in implant placement within the esthetic zone. This clinical report describes the reconstruction of gingival tissue contours through guided bone regeneration (GBR) in the anterior maxilla during implant placement by using a modified titanium abutment to maintain the osteogenic space adjacent to the gingival margin and implant neck.