Case Study: Immediate implants
Despite strong evidence supporting predictable bone resorption patterns and computer-guided implant placement, many dentists remain hesitant to perform immediate implant placements. This approach, which combines tooth extraction, immediate implant placement, bone augmentation, and impressions for the final restoration, offers significant advantages, such as reduced treatment time, less pain, lower medication needs, and decreased travel costs for patients.
Patients are often pleasantly surprised to learn that immediate implants are possible, and many are willing to accept a slightly higher risk (1-2% higher chance of implant loss) compared to delayed implant placement.
Dentist:
Prof Dr Christian Mehl
Treatment undertaken:
In this case, a missing upper left canine was restored over the course of five appointments:
- Implant planning and guide production: The implant was carefully planned, and a guide was produced for accurate placement.
- Guided implant placement: The dentist performed the implant placement along with bone augmentation and a connective tissue graft, followed by fitting a temporary crown.
- Suture removal: Sutures were removed once healing had progressed.
- Final restoration scan: A scan was taken to prepare the final restoration.
- Placement of final restoration: The final restoration was placed, completing the treatment.
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