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Esthetic Restoration of the Traumatized and Surgically Reconstructed Anterior Maxilla
Author(s) -
TIPTON PAUL A.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2002.tb00522.x
Subject(s) - anterior teeth , anterior maxilla , dentistry , dentition , orthodontics , medicine , soft tissue , protocol (science) , maxilla , technician , surgery , engineering , alternative medicine , pathology , electrical engineering
A car accident victim can lose not only anterior teeth but also the soft‐ and hard‐tissue support for these teeth. This article describes a step‐by‐step approach to the treatment protocol for an accident victim in whom anterior teeth and the supporting tissues have been lost. The protocol is systematic and can be used for most accident cases, where the functional and esthetic demands are very high. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This article demonstrates how excellent teamwork among the dentist, implant surgeon, and laboratory technician can result in a well‐conceived and successful restoration following traumatic injury of the dentition.