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evaluated during try-in (gingiva resilience vs. plaster cast). _Final outcome The one-year long-term follow-up showed stable andhealthyhardandsofttissueconditionsanalogueto establishedbiologicalprinciplesforSoftTissueLevelim- plants(Figs.20–22).1, 2 Theprobingmeasurementswere allat≤3mmwithnegativeBOPbleedingvalues(Bleed- ing-on-Probing) as well as a broad band of attached periimplant gingiva. Surprisingly, the implant mobility values (PTV Periotest Values) were significantly lower (i.e. reduced mobility) than known from the Strau- mann®NarrowNeckimplants(NN)todate,whichmay beduetotheharderimplantalloyand/orbetterhardtis- sueintegrationofthehydrophileSLActive®surface. _Conclusion Straumann® Narrow Neck CrossFit® implants are a furtherassettothecomprehensiveStraumann®prod- uctportfolioandextendtheindicationfield,particularly in very narrow spatial conditions. As Soft Tissue Level implants they provide good aesthetics, while at the same time offering good preservation of the periim- planthardandsofttissuearchitecture._ Editorialnote:Acompletelistofreferencesisavailablefrom www.straumann.com/stargetref. Capitalisation is subject totheauthor. *TechnicaldentalworkbyMDTThomasH.Seitner,Stuttgart-Ostfildern/Ger- many. I industry report Figs. 13 & 14_3 mm healing caps in situ. Fig. 15_Temporary restoration. Fig. 16_ Clinical status five months post-op. Figs. 17 & 18_Fabrication of the porcelain-fused-to-metal-ceramic bridge using a screw-retained, open implant impression technique. Fig. 19_Insertion of the bridge with the use of individually determined interdental tooth brushes. Figs. 20–22_Follow-up showing stable hard and soft tissue conditions. 40 I implants4_2013 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 13 Fig. 20 Fig. 21Fig. 19 Prof.Dr Joachim S.Hermann FICOI,FITI,FPFA Periodontology SSO Swiss Board Certified ZP ZurichPeriodontics® Stationsstr.53 8606 Zurich-Nänikon Switzerland joachim.hermann@zurichperiodontics.com www.zurichperiodontics.com _contact implants Fig. 22