Splinting of Implants and Adjacent Natural Teeth for Esthetic Correction in Anterior Maxilla: A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Scientific Dentistry

Author
1. Ananya S Venkatesan
2. Vineela K Reddy
3. Vinoth Kumar
4. Saravana K Ravindran
5. Karthikeyan Ilangovan
ISSN
2277-7687
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10083-0914
Volume
9
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (a Deemed University), Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Periodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, India
    1. Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (a Deemed University), Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (a Deemed University), Puducherry, India
  • Article keywords
    Implant and natural teeth connection, Maxillary anterior esthetics, Tooth and implant supported prosthesis

    Abstract

    The therapeutic goal of implant dentistry is not merely tooth placement but total oral rehabilitation. Implants provide excellent support for fixed appliances, increasing function as compared to conventional dental therapies. For long-term success of the procedure, the biomaterials, the mechanics used, and also the patient's cooperation for maintenance play a key role. The placement of dental implants in the anterior maxilla is a challenge for clinicians because of patients exacting demands and difficult preexisting anatomy. The esthetic restoration of anterior maxillary incisor area is critical to a successful outcome. This case report describes the placement of implant in the anterior maxillary region splinted with endodontically treated adjacent natural teeth and restoration of adjacent teeth to obtain an esthetic smile.

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