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how to enhance soft tissue esthetics
Posted on 09.10.2012 09:56 PM
By aayush kharel
In Soft Tissue Enhancement
Right central incisor extracted six months back due to accident. Xive 3.8mm diameter implant with healing abutment was placed 2 months back without any bone grafting.Two weeks post op picture reveals soft tissue deficiency. What to do to achieve soft tissue esthetics and the treatment plan for the rest of the upper anteriors?
2 weeks post surgery
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3 months post surgery
frontal view pretreatment
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Maurice Salama says on 09.11.2012 08:03 AM
CTG Tunnel Technique on labial of implant. Replace over retained deciduous teeth and replace with implants as needed. Perform crown lengthening on teeth in canine and premolar positions to add length and esthetics.
regards
Dr. S
aayush kharel says on 09.11.2012 10:29 AM
Thank you Dr.Salama. Patient would like to retain the deciduous canines for the time being and has already been advised for implants.
aayush kharel says on 10.01.2012 01:08 PM
Dr.Salama would u still recommend doing a connective tissue graft looking at the 3 months post surgery picture ?
Maurice Salama says on 10.02.2012 04:37 PM
Yes, definitely. Also possible crown lengthening of adjacent Central Incisor.
Thanks for sharing.
Dr. Salama