Surgical and prosthetic correction of malposed maxillary implants: a case report.
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent
; 33(5): 575-81, 2013.
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| ID: mdl-23998153
ABSTRACT
This case report presents a patient who underwent a major correction of malpositioned implants. Two implants were previously placed in a 30-year-old woman to replace the maxillary right central and lateral incisors without any attempt to reconstruct the alveolar and soft tissue defects. This resulted in a significant esthetic problem. The position of the implants was successfully corrected via the mobilization of a bone block in which the implants were maintained. The bone block was then fixed in a predetermined optimal position. After fixing the bone block, gaps were filled with Bio-Oss and covered with a membrane. Nine months after bone healing, a periodontal technique was used to improve soft tissue esthetics. The final result was achieved with the combination of bone surgery, soft tissue management, and progressive adaptation of implant-supported crown restorations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dental Implants
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Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
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Dental Implantation, Endosseous
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Esthetics, Dental
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Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article