Open AccessRoot Submergence Technique: Forgotten Terrain Revisited
Author(s) -
Ramila Shrestha,
Sunil Pradhan,
Ranjita Shrestha Gorkhali,
A.K. Verma
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of nepalese society of periodontology and oral implantology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2565-4845
pISSN - 2542-2863
DOI - 10.3126/jnspoi.v2i2.23619
Subject(s) - dentistry , dental alveolus , alveolar ridge , hard tissue , masking (illustration) , resorption , orthodontics , medicine , art , surgery , implant , visual arts , pathology
The resorption of the alveolar ridge is an inevitable phenomenon after tooth extraction and continues throughout the lifespan of an individual. Socket preservation, hard and soft tissue augmentation procedures are indicated to compensate alveolar bone resorption. Compensation can also be done by masking with acrylic flanges, pink porcelain and gingival veneers. However, procedures to preserve the bone anticipatory to the loss after extraction should be prioritised. This paper reports a case of fractured non-vital tooth where root submergence technique was done. A follow-up at 6 months presents intact bone aiding in the aesthetics and function of the prosthesis.