The use of implants and ovate pontics in the esthetic zone.
This article will discuss and evaluate the potential conditions that can present in patients who require or already have had multiple anterior tooth extractions; the proper considerations for the use of ovate pontics in the treatment plan also will be discussed. While the ultimate treatment decisions must be determined on a case-by-case basis, it is important to recognize in advance the various potential outcomes to ensure that realistic decisions are made about the best treatment options for each patient. Accordingly, the four most common presentations a clinician is likely to encounter will be examined, as well as how they may be managed and the most likely compromises that might exist in the final result.
Spear
Frank M
FM
Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Seattle, Washington, USA.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D015921:Dental Implants; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014093:Tooth, Artificial; D014716:Vertical Dimension
D015921:Dental Implants