The anterior maxilla undergoes complex anatomical changes following tooth loss. The high risk of implant treatment in anterior maxilla increases the challenge. Implant placement and aesthetic restoration became possible with the emergence of various hard and soft tissue augmentation techniques. However, the variety of techniques, poor predictability, and lack of evidence in soft tissue research increases the difficulty of dentists in choosing the proper technique and treatment time point. Based on literature and accumulated clinical experiences in dental implant treatment of edentulous aesthetic area, the present article proposes a new surgical and prosthetic treatment protocol, which may help the dentists in treating edentulous aesthetic area.
