Case Study 05

Immediate Implants for Teeth #8 & #9’

Shorten roots of teeth numbers 8 and 9 with significant mobility causing patient concern that they will fall out. The teeth are removed followed by immediate implant placement and provisionalization using the Cuff Links System.
Procedure

Treatment Overview

  Non-salvageable teeth numbers 8 and 9.
Removal of teeth numbers 8 and 9.
Soft tissue form and function maintained.
Chairside fabrication of a provisional restoration using the Cuff Links system.
Placement of implants into teeth numbers 8 and nine areas.
Grafting of contour defect.Placement of graft material to restore buccal.

Photo Gallery

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Preoperative view of teeth numbers 8 and 9 and the surrounding soft tissue.
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Teeth have been removed and implants placed.
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Cuff Links healing cuffs are seated. Note that the “T” handle is facing to the buccal surface allowing for correct orientation and alignment
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Provisional restorations fabricated chairside at the time of implant placement.
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Radiograph showing the implant and the provisional restorations.
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Provisional restorations before restorative treatment at four months. Note that soft tissue maintenance of form and function.