Dr Diogo Viegas is both a prosthodontist and a dental technician, a rare combination that has given him a comprehensive understanding of dental practice. His experience behind the bench has been invaluable, shaping his professional journey significantly. After dedicating 21 years to his studies he pursued a PhD, a decision that enriched his critical thinking skills and paved the way for his research interests. Dr Viegas’s primary focus lies in digital dentistry, an increasingly important aspect of the field. Implant-supported restorations are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary dentistry, and the study of the osseointegration process has led to the massive use of dental implants in recent years. In this case study, a 60-year-old male patient had sustained trauma to the