The use of orthodontic treatment and immediate implant loading to restore the traumatic loss of a maxillary central incisor.
This clinical case describes a new orthodontic/surgical concept for immediate loading of hydroxyapatite-coated cylindric implants, placed at the end of orthodontic treatment, to restore a traumatically lost maxillary central incisor. Further clinical and histologic studies are necessary to promote routine clinical application of this technique.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
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D000293:Adolescent; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003831:Denture, Partial, Immediate; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008644:Mesial Movement of Teeth / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*