title: Severe attachment loss at the maxillary incisors: part 1.
abstract: In this two-part treatment planning series, the case of a 63-year-old woman with severe attachment loss at the maxillary incisors is presented. In part 1, pretreatment strategies, eg, use of intra- and extraoral photographs, analysis of periapical radiographs, and examination of occlusal and periodontal status, are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of six treatment options using both conventional and implant therapy are presented. In part 2, the treatment selected will be revealed and the rationale governing the decision will be discussed.
authors: Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. francesca.vailati@medicine.unige.ch
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Vailati
mesh_terms: D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000150:complications; D003442:Crowns; D003657:Decision Making; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology*; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000150:complications*; D010515:Periodontal Prosthesis; D023861:Photography, Dental; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D012904:Smiling; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014081:Tooth Extraction
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants