Case Study: A step-by-step approach to immediate implants
It does not always have to be an implant! Sometimes, especially in young patients a one-winged all-ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial dentures (Maryland/Rochette bridge) can be the treatment of choice.
Dentist:
Prof Dr Christian Mehl
Treatment undertaken:
As preparation is always key, we try to reshape the gums as well as possible to imitate the prosthetic tooth emerging from the gums naturally. This can be done easily using a retainer, a nightguard or a simple pulldown. We then create a simple split flap and push the top part of the gums to the labial side and keep the new gum shape in place with a composite ovate pontic (Figure 1 and 2). The final bridge is made from
full ceramic (Zirconia) and adhesively bonded using a special cement (Panavia V) with MDP-containing primer (Figure 3 and 4).
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Written by: Prof Dr Christian Mehl
Medically reviewed by: Dr Raul Costa
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Written by: Prof Dr Christian Mehl
Medically reviewed by: Dr Raul Costa
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Written by: Prof Dr Christian Mehl
Medically reviewed by: Dr Raul Costa
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