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21 Fig. 39: Determination of the jaw relations in the termi- nal occlusion. The registration material (LuxaBite, DMG) is applied only in the areas missing occlusal contacts. Fig. 37: The iSy multifunctional caps are easily mount- ed on the implant bases for impression taking. Fig. 38: Adequate vertical space is seen in the inter- cuspation position. Fig. 46: An impressive result seen in the radiograph 25 months after surgery. Fig. 45: Stable conditions 25 months after surgery. Fig. 44: The radiographic outcome immediately after the placement. [1] Cordaro L, Torsello F, Chen S, Ganeles J, Brägger U, Hämmerle C. Implant-supported single tooth restorati- on in the aesthetic zone: transmucosal and submerged healing provide similar outcome when simultaneous bone augmentation is needed. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2013 Oct;24(10):1130-6. [2] Becker K, Mihatovic I, Golubovic V, Schwarz F. Impact of abutment material and dis-/re-connection on soft and hard tissue changes at implants with platform-switching. J Clin Periodontol. 2012 Aug;39(8):774-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1600- 051X.2012.01911.x. Epub 2012 Jun 7. [3] Schwarz F, Alcoforado G, Nelson K, Schaer A, Taylor T, Beuer F, Strietzel FP. Impact of implant-abutment connection, positioning of the machined collar/microgap, and platform switching on crestal bone level changes. Camlog Found- ation Consensus Report. Clin Oral Impl. Res. 0, 2013, 1-3 doi:10.1111/crl.12269. [4] Atieh MA, Ibrahim HM, Atieh AH. Platform switching for marginal bone preservation around dental implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JPeriodontol. 2010 Oct;81(10):1350-66. doi: 10.1902/jop.2010.100232. [5] Linkevicius T, Puisys A, Steigmann M, Vindasiute E, Linke- viciene L. Influence of Vertical Soft Tissue Thickness on Crestal Bone Changes Around Implants with Platform Switching: A Comparative Clinical Study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2014 Mar 28. doi: 10.1111/cid.12222. [Epub ahead of print]. LITERATURE AUTHOR Dr. Andreas Kraus Dr. Andreas Kraus completed his state examination after his study of dentistry at Julius Maximilian University Würzburg in 2000. After several years as a partner in the Implantatzentrum Bad Wörishofen Dres. Masur, Kraus, Märkle, he has worked in the joint practice Praxisklinik Pfaffenwinkel Kraus & Reichenbach since 2011. His field of specialization is implant surgery and prosthetics. In 2010 he was nominated as an implant dentistry specialist (EDA). Memberships: Kempten working group, DGZMK, DGI, BDIZ, EDA, ITI. Contact details Praxisklinik Pfaffenwinkel Kraus & Reichenbach Hauptplatz 10b 86971 Peiting Germany Telephone +49 8861 6024 E-mail dr.kraus@praxisklinik-pfaffenwinkel.de CASE STUDY