This week I have a case of being resourceful when restoring the oral cavity. This case shows the crowns of the maxillary central incisors were separated from the roots and used as pontics while the bone was healing (with graft material) prior to implants being placed. There isn’t much more to say on this case so check it out below. Let me know if you use this technique in your clinic or see it frequently.
Enjoy!
Thanks Dr. for these great articles.
Teeth that had to be removed or extracted rarely has an intact crown, which would limit the use of this technique. Don’t you think so?
Yes, typically the crown is no longer intact allowing this to not be a viable option for many. That’s probably why I don’t come across it too often.