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Management of Interdental Papillae Loss With Forced Eruption, Immediate Implantation, and Root‐Form Pontic
Author(s) -
Lin ChiaoDih,
Chang ShihShuh,
Liou ChaoSheng,
Dong DeRei,
Fu Earl
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2006.77.1.135
Subject(s) - interdental consonant , medicine , dentistry , implant , root resorption , orthodontics , resorption , surgery , pathology
Background: A 25‐year‐old Asian woman complained of an unesthetic black triangle between her upper right front teeth. Defective interdental papillae may result from external root resorption, which makes esthetic restoration more difficult. A combined use of forced eruption, immediate implant placement, and a root‐form pontic made a successful esthetic and functional restoration. Methods: The treatment sequences of this patient included short‐term forced eruption, subsequent immediate implant placement after tooth extraction, and a provisional root‐form pontic restoration. A final prosthesis was completed 6 months later, followed by clinical maintenance. Results: Papillae were augmented by forced eruption. After immediate implantation and root‐form pontic placement had been performed, the peri‐implant soft and hard tissues were manipulated and maintained in a stable state. Conclusions: We successfully reconstructed the interdental papillae and replaced the deficient tooth with an immediate implantation. During 2 years of follow‐up, the implant and peri‐implant structures remained stable and healthy.