Furkan Özay

Anterior single immediate implantation refers to the placement of a dental implant in the front region of the mouth with immediate loading, providing a prompt and efficient solution for replacing a missing tooth. This technique offers numerous advantages in terms of aesthetics, function, and patient satisfaction. The primary benefit of anterior single immediate implantation is the ability to restore the missing tooth immediately after extraction, avoiding the need for a removable denture or a prolonged healing period. This approach minimizes the inconvenience and discomfort associated with traditional tooth replacement methods. The procedure involves careful treatment planning and precise surgical techniques. A key consideration is achieving sufficient initial stability of the implant to support immediate loading. The implant’s design and placement are critical factors, as well as bone preparation techniques to ensure optimal anchorage. Complications associated with anterior single immediate implantation can include implant failure, infection, implant malpositioning, and soft tissue complications. To address these challenges, proper case selection, meticulous surgical techniques, and adherence to strict postoperative protocols are essential. Close monitoring and regular follow-up visits allow for early detection and management of any potential complications. Impressions for the permanent crown in anterior single immediate implantation cases can be challenging due to the lack of healing time. Techniques such as using scan bodies or custom impression copings that attach to the implant can aid in accurately capturing the implant position. Digital impressions using intraoral scanners are also increasingly utilized for their efficiency and precision. The preservation and regeneration of the dental papilla, are crucial for achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes. Techniques like papilla preservation flaps and the use of tissue grafts can help enhance and maintain the dental papilla, contributing to a natural emergence profile and interdental papillary architecture. In summary, anterior single immediate implantation provides a rapid and esthetically pleasing solution for replacing a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. With careful planning, precise surgical techniques, and proper case management, this approach can offer patients functional and visually appealing restorations while minimizing the inconvenience associated with traditional tooth replacement methods.

Furkan Özay was born in Kayseri, Turkey, in 1996. He completed his primary and secondary education in Konya. In 2013, he came to Istanbul after being accepted to Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. From 2013 to 2018, he actively participated in research clubs. In 2018, he wrote his master’s thesis on “Oral Effects of Head and Neck Cancers.” He graduated from dentistry in 2018. In 2019, he started his doctoral education in the Department of Oral Implantology at Istanbul University. During these years, he continued to practice dentistry in various clinics. In 2022, under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Selim Ersanlı, he began researching the thesis titled “Retrospective Analysis of Dental Implant Applications after Sinus Lifting.” Throughout his doctoral education, he became a member of the ITI Study Club and actively participated in its meetings. In his routine practice, he specializes in implant applications, all-on-four treatments, sinus lifting procedures, and aesthetic dentistry.”