title: Submerging an endodontically treated root to preserve the alveolar ridge under a bridge--a case report.
abstract: The loss of teeth results in the resorption of the residual alveolar ridges. This case report describes the successful maintenance of the alveolar ridge contour in the maxillary anterior region under a fixed prosthesis by the mucosal coverage and submersion of an endodontically retreated root, including a 6-year follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Guy's and St Thomas Hospital Trust, London.
authors.forename: Kenneth A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Harper
mesh_terms: D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010521:Periosteum / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing