title: Orthodontic single tooth intrusion with a removable interocclusal device: A clinical report.
abstract: Interdisciplinary therapy was used to treat a patient missing a single posterior tooth opposing an extruded tooth. The simple technique used a removable interocclusal device and elastic band for orthodontic intrusion over a 2-month period after implant placement in the opposing arch to aid in prosthetic site development. This approach was designed to increase the interocclusal space needed to restore the implant, obtain a more consistent occlusal plane, and improve esthetics. Clinical and radiographic examinations at the 6-month follow-up revealed an acceptable occlusal relationship and improved esthetic appearance that was achieved with the documented course of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Tingay Dental Clinic, Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA, USA. Brian.Corey.Slighly@us.army.mil
authors.forename: Corey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Slighly
authors.forename: Van
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brousseau
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003442:Crowns; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014716:Vertical Dimension