A Step-by-Step Description of PDL-Mediated Ridge Preservation for Immediate Implant Rehabilitation in the Esthetic Region.
The aim of this study was to present in detail the clinical steps of the root-membrane technique. This technique combines the benefits of conventional root submergence via intentional maintenance of a root fragment for ridge preservation with those of immediate implant placement for functional rehabilitation of the treated site. A case study of a tooth diagnosed with a horizontal root fracture is used to illustrate this technique step by step. The clinical application of the root-membrane technique not only allowed for immediate placement in a site with compromised buccal plate but also facilitated excellent clinical stability of soft tissue contours during the 3 years of follow-up.
Miltiadis E
ME
Mitsias
Konstantinos D
KD
Siormpas
Eleni
E
Kontsiotou-Siormpa
Hari
H
Prasad
David
D
Garber
Georgios A
GA
Kotsakis
D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000502:physiology*; D003759:Dental Implantation, Endosseous, Endodontic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000502:physiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome