Platform switching was introduced to reduce marginal bone loss and therefore maintain the gingival architecture, leading to a more favorable esthetic result. In the patient presented, recession had resulted in the exposure of the implant neck and threads; this was managed with a custom-made additional prosthetic component. The result, although not ideal esthetically, provided an implant abutment interface that was easier for the patient to clean.
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