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Failing anterior tooth
Posted on 09.03.2019 05:04 PM
By bruce birchenough
In Anterior/Esthetic
#8 failing due to resorption. My concern is extensive loss of bone both vertically and facially if tooth is extracted. What are thoughts on removing coronal portion of the tooth to below the gingiva/ bone crest and covering the remaining root structure with soft tissue graft creating a submerged root pontic site. I then could cantilever with crown #7/pontic #8 two unit prosthesis?
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Photo 7,8
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bruce birchenough says on 09.03.2019 05:13 PM
I just noticed my own photo that there is substantial tissue loss on the facial #7. Maybe the soft tissue graft could also bulk up that area at the same time to help protect the implant #7?
Maurice Salama says on 09.04.2019 04:50 PM
Bruce; GREAT post and a very significant dilemma if not handled the right way. The RISKS here are significant with bone loss in interproximal area causing a large papilla defect. You need CTG tunnel or VISTA on Implant #7 and PET #8 with Socket Shield or as you suggested Submerged Root Technique and overlying CTG. You need to come take our PET Hands-on course in Las Vegas end of October...regards Mo
Omar Bayati says on 09.07.2019 04:47 PM
Hi Maurice,
Do you think socket shield will prevent loss of interproximal bone. I have wonderful results with socket shield in maintaining facial tissue architecture but not sure about interproximal crest. I am just thinking of the possibility of L-shaped shield leaving both facial and distal aspect of the root in this case. any experience to share with this..?
bruce birchenough says on 09.05.2019 11:28 AM
Thanks for the input Mo. Which of the two procedures would be your recommendation and why?
Maurice Salama says on 10.05.2020 10:15 AM
SRT on #8 with CTG tunnel #7 to avoid tissue loss and esthetic compromise. Final with implant crown #7 and cantilever pontic #8....what did you do here Bruce and can you share? Thanks Mo
Alex Nottingham says on 10.03.2020 01:48 AM
Falling anterior tooth is a major problem because anterior teeth play a very essential role in our life that is the reason why we need to stop it. Plaque build-up can cause cavities to form as the bacteria eats away at the enamel. It can also cause your gums to become inflamed and infected. Tooth decay and gum disease can both weaken the tissues supporting your teeth, which can make your teeth loosen and fall out. There are a lot of options to prevent this which is stopping loose teeth by rinsing your mouth after every meal or snack. Since your gums don't fit tightly around your teeth right now, you must begin rinsing your mouth out after eating. This will help to prevent food from becoming lodged in between your teeth and gums.