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Fig 3a: After a healing period of four months, Fig 3b: According to the profile, a contoured Fig 3c: However, it was seen that waxing up
it was possible to begin fabrication of the final removable gingival mask was fabricated. with the soft gingival mask could no longer be
prosthesis. After screwing in the abutment, a repositioned exactly
diagnostic wax-up was made. The emergence
profile was angled on the model according to
our plan.

Fig 4a-c: The removable mask had to be finished based on the outline previously established in plaster. After a short time, it was possible to
reposition the wax-up exactly as before.

Fig 5a: The situation was fixed with a silicone Fig 5b-c: The template was cut into sections to allow checking of the desired dimensions at any
key, providing an anatomical template of the time and to facilitate use during each intermediate step. The implant crown was to be made of
intended restoration. metal-ceramic, so a CAD/CAM abutment was ordered and prepared for aesthetic masking.

Fig 6a-b: Based on DSLR photographs taken by the dentist, we determined the approximate Fig 6c: By reducing the illumination and
shade of the teeth using a shade guide. However, not all the information and characteristics increasing the contrast and brightness in an
needed for the reconstruction of the natural tooth could be obtained. image processing program like Lightroom, the
inner part of the natural tooth can be better
represented and analyzed.

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