An upper anterior tooth with a hopeless prognosis could not be salvaged. The tooth was removed and the missing bone was regenerated with a bone graft procedure. Cone Beam CT imaging was used 6-months later to confirm that the bone graft procedure was successful. A dental implant was then placed in the newly regenerated bone. The patient was extremely pleased with the final result. This case has been published in the Oral Health Journal
Replacement of 2 missing lower molars with 2 dental implant-supported crowns. The patient had been missing these teeth for many years. During this time, the hard, protective gingival (gum) tissue that normally supports teeth had disappeared. A soft tissue graft was placed at this site to replace the missing gingival tissue. The implants were then placed. The end result was 2 molar implant crowns, surrounded by a thick band of healthy gingival tissue. This tissue will help prevent bone loss around the implants in the future.
Full-mouth rehabilitation with dental implants and fixed porcelain bridgework. The patient was missing all of their teeth in the lower arch. All of the remaining teeth in the upper arch were affected by severe periodontal disease. Teeth in the upper arch could not be salvaged with periodontal surgery to improve their condition. The remaining teeth were extracted and implants were placed. Porcelain crown & bridgework was installed on the implants to a shape, shade and position that was as natural-looking as possible, while still providing essential lip support. The patient was extremely happy with the final result.