Case Study 04
Implant Replacement of 3-Unit Bridge (Tooth #30)
This case involves a 3 unit bridge of the right mandible. The pontic was a food trap and nonesthetic to the patient.
Procedure
Treatment Overview
Removal of pontic tooth number 30.
Placement of an implant.
Seating of the provisional crown.
Fabrication of a provisional retainer crown using the Cuff Links System.
Final emergence profile of the gingival tissue with established form.
Grafting of contour defect.Placement of graft material to restore buccal.
Photo Gallery
Preoperative photo showing 3-unit bridge and pontic (#30)
Radiograph of bridge (teeth 29–31)
Pontic removal revealing ridge crest and buccal defect
Buccal view of provisional restoration (Cuff Links System)
Occlusal view of provisional restoration
Buccal contour defect grafting procedure
Tissue closure around graft and provisional crown
Radiograph of implant with provisional crown
Healing at 2 weeks postoperative
Healing at 1.5 months
Healing at approximately 4 months
