Open AccessGuided Bilateral Transcanine Implant Placement and Implant-Supported Oral Rehabilitation in a Patient with Progressive Systemic Scleroderma
Author(s) -
Igor Smojver,
Katalinić Ivan,
Marko Vuletić,
Luka Stojić,
Dražena Gerbl,
Dragana Gabrić
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in dentistry/case reports in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 2090-6447
pISSN - 2090-6455
DOI - 10.1155/2021/5576595
Subject(s) - medicine , implant , dentistry , rehabilitation , implant failure , dental implant , orthodontics , surgery , physical therapy
When faced with a situation where an impacted tooth is in the way of a planned implant, one approach to avoid an invasive surgical procedure and potential associated complications is to place a transcanine implant. The aim of this report was to add a new case of a transimpacted tooth dental implant placement to the existing international literature and to share our experience of transcanine implantation in the maxilla followed by implant prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with progressive systemic scleroderma. A 55-year-old woman attended our office for oral cavity assessment and treatment planning for complete oral rehabilitation. Digital planning software was used, and implants were positioned according to a surgical template in regions 13, 16, 23, and 26 (Straumann, Basel, Switzerland) with screw-retained metal-ceramic bridges. Placement of the dental implants through impacted canines and the creation of interfaces other than implant-bone interfaces did not lead to postoperative pain or implant failure. Clinically, overall healing was observed, and the implants were successfully used for implant-supported prosthodontic rehabilitation of the jaw. Within the limitations of this case report, transcanine implantation could represent a valuable alternative to standard implant protocols.