Author(s):
1. Fahad Umer:
Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital,Karachi,Pakistan
2. Saqib Habib:
Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital,Karachi,Pakistan
Abstract:
Traumatic oral injuries present their own unique restorative challenges to the clinician due to their variable clinical presentation. In such cases, achieving optimum aesthetics and function in the maxillary aesthetic zone is challenging. This case report describes the rehabilitation of a patient with immediate implant placement after suffering trauma to the oral cavity resulting in a complete loss (avulsion) of a permanent central incisor tooth. In order to preserve the existing soft and hard tissue and to achieve predictable and aesthetically pleasing results, we decided to place an immediate implant as opposed to replantation of the avulsed tooth. Flapless implant surgery was planned and a dental implant (Bio horizons Implant Systems, Inc.) was placed following non-submerged protocol. At six year follow-up, the clinical and radiographic examination revealed a well osseo-integrated implant with an intact buccal cortical plate. No clinical and radiographic signs of peri-implant disease were noted on follow-up. This case report supports the fact that immediate implant placement for missing teeth in the aesthetic zone results in favourable outcomes both in terms of function and aesthetics.
Page(s):
2464-2466
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 71, Issue: 10, Year: 2021
Keywords:
Tooth avulsion
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Maxilla
,
Dental implant
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