SPEAKER: Professor Sunyoung Ma

TOPIC: Make the implant disappear – The art and science of emergence profile and implant aesthetics.
VENUE: Pathway Dental, 1/110 Riccarton Road, Christchurch

Synopsis
What makes an implant restoration look like a natural tooth—and not an implant?

Discover how implant positioning, abutment design, soft tissue management, and restorative contours can transform an implant from simply functional to truly invisible. This presentation explores the art and science of the emergence profile, combining evidence-based principles with step-by-step clinical techniques.

We’ll examine how the decisions made from implant placement through to the definitive restoration influence aesthetics, function, hygiene, and long-term biological stability. Because when we get it right, the implant should be the one thing you don’t notice.

Ideal for clinicians looking to elevate both the science and artistry of contemporary implant dentistry.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of implant emergence profile and its role in aesthetic, functional and biological success.
- Assess how implant position, abutment selection and restorative contours influence the final outcome.
- Apply practical, evidence-based strategies for developing and managing the emergence profile.
- Identify common clinical pitfalls that compromise aesthetics, hygiene and long-term implant success.
- Integrate biological, functional and aesthetic considerations when planning contemporary implant restorations.