Saved her life with a tooth, apparently!
Patient Background:
The patient was remarkably cooperative and cheerful but somewhat nervous.
The patient sought dental assistance after a failed attempt at root canal treatment on the upper left lateral incisor.
Extensive infection was present beneath the tooth, and the patient had lost a significant amount of bone in the area.
The site was unsuitable for immediate implant placement.
Patient Concerns:
Did not want to wear a denture or have a gap , wanted a fixed temporary option while bone grafting nd implants were planned.
Treatment:
The treatment plan involved several stages to address the complex situation:
Extraction of the problematic tooth.
Bone grafting of the site to prepare it for future implant placement.
Provision of a temporary Resin-bonded bridge or "sticky bridge" during the healing phase of the bone graft.
A waiting period of 6 months was observed for the bone graft to fully integrate into the patient's own bone.
Following successful graft integration, an implant was placed into the site, and another waiting period of 5-6 months was necessary for the implant to integrate, considering the substantial bone defect.
Outcome:
The lost tooth was successfully replaced with an implant crown.
The patient was delighted with the outcome.
This case illustrates the importance of a multi-step approach in addressing complex dental issues, such as failed root canal treatment and significant bone loss. The patient's cooperation and patience throughout the process contributed to the successful restoration of their smile and dental function.
Lab Credit
Patient Background:
The patient was remarkably cooperative and cheerful but somewhat nervous.
The patient sought dental assistance after a failed attempt at root canal treatment on the upper left lateral incisor.
Extensive infection was present beneath the tooth, and the patient had lost a significant amount of bone in the area.
The site was unsuitable for immediate implant placement.
Patient Concerns:
Did not want to wear a denture or have a gap , wanted a fixed temporary option while bone grafting nd implants were planned.
Treatment:
The treatment plan involved several stages to address the complex situation:
Extraction of the problematic tooth.
Bone grafting of the site to prepare it for future implant placement.
Provision of a temporary Resin-bonded bridge or "sticky bridge" during the healing phase of the bone graft.
A waiting period of 6 months was observed for the bone graft to fully integrate into the patient's own bone.
Following successful graft integration, an implant was placed into the site, and another waiting period of 5-6 months was necessary for the implant to integrate, considering the substantial bone defect.
Outcome:
The lost tooth was successfully replaced with an implant crown.
The patient was delighted with the outcome.
This case illustrates the importance of a multi-step approach in addressing complex dental issues, such as failed root canal treatment and significant bone loss. The patient's cooperation and patience throughout the process contributed to the successful restoration of their smile and dental function.
Lab Credit
Patient Background:
The patient was remarkably cooperative and cheerful but somewhat nervous.
The patient sought dental assistance after a failed attempt at root canal treatment on the upper left lateral incisor.
Extensive infection was present beneath the tooth, and the patient had lost a significant amount of bone in the area.
The site was unsuitable for immediate implant placement.
Patient Concerns:
Did not want to wear a denture or have a gap , wanted a fixed temporary option while bone grafting nd implants were planned.
Treatment:
The treatment plan involved several stages to address the complex situation:
Extraction of the problematic tooth.
Bone grafting of the site to prepare it for future implant placement.
Provision of a temporary Resin-bonded bridge or "sticky bridge" during the healing phase of the bone graft.
A waiting period of 6 months was observed for the bone graft to fully integrate into the patient's own bone.
Following successful graft integration, an implant was placed into the site, and another waiting period of 5-6 months was necessary for the implant to integrate, considering the substantial bone defect.
Outcome:
The lost tooth was successfully replaced with an implant crown.
The patient was delighted with the outcome.
This case illustrates the importance of a multi-step approach in addressing complex dental issues, such as failed root canal treatment and significant bone loss. The patient's cooperation and patience throughout the process contributed to the successful restoration of their smile and dental function.
Lab Credit