Restoration of failing single teeth in compromised anterior sites with immediate or delayed implant placement combined with socket preservation--a report of two cases.
Restoring failing anterior teeth with a dental implant restoration when there is significant damage to the bone, soft tissues, or both presents a difficult clinical challenge. The goal is to produce a result in which the soft tissue contours, papillae, and in particular the labial soft tissues remain stable over time. While a number of techniques have been utilized, socket preservation and socket seal in combination with immediate or delayed implant placement can be a valuable protocol. The use of this technique is illustrated in two challenging cases of patients with high lip lines.
Mankoo
Tidu
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Windsor Centre for Advanced Dentistry Windsor, Berks, United Kingdom. tidu@advanceddentistry.co.uk
D000328:Adult; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology / Q000637:transplantation; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery*; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy
D018786:Bone Substitutes