Case Study 07

Space Correction and Implant Restoration For Tooth #4

This case consists of loss of tooth number 4 with narrowing of the space due to molar drift precluding ideal implant placement. Orthodontics was accomplished, an implant placed and provisionalized using the Cuff Links System.
Procedure

Treatment Overview

Placement of an implant.
Maintenance of the tooth space.
 Provisionalization with the Cuff Links.
Orthodontic expansion of tooth number 4 area.
Establishment of a normal gingival form and function.
Provisional crown using the Cuff Links system.

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Narrow edentulous space tooth number 4
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Widening of the edentulous space with a removable orthodontic appliance.
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Picture of the orthodontic appliance.
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Implant placement completed and seating of the Cuff Links healing cuff.
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Contoured custom crown fabricated chairside using the Cuff Links System.
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Gingival healing at one month. Note the early establishment of proper soft tissue form and prevention of drifting of the adjacent teeth.