Abstract
The emergence profile is the portion of the implant-abutment-restoration complex that extends from the bone crest to the free gingival margin. Generally this area is made up of the abutment, though in screw-retained restorations, it is part of the restoration as a whole. This area is critical to the long-term health and aesthetics of the rehabilitation in the aesthetic zone. The shape of the emergence profile is responsible for creating and maintaining the soft tissue architecture. This proves especially important in the immediate load treatment scenario. It is critical that the restoring doctor have and understanding of the effects the emergence profile will have on the positioning of the soft tissues. Changes to the emergence profile (particularly during the healing stages) can be strategically used to move the tissues apically or coronally and to shape the papilla.
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