Dental implant case study

Confident smile for wedding day

Dr Jonathan Swarbrigg

A patient was referred by a colleague in Leeds for management of a failing post crown that was replacing his upper right central incisor.  When the post crown was removed, it became apparent that the tooth had suffered a vertical root fracture and was, therefore, non-restorable.

                                      

According to Dr Jonathan Swarbrigg, ‘The options for replacing the tooth were discussed with the patient and he elected to have a dental implant placed. The failing restorations affecting his upper left central and upper left lateral teeth were also incorporated into the treatment plan.’

A gentle, atraumatic, removal of the failed root was performed and an Ankylos A14 implant was placed, achieving excellent primary stability.  A bony dehiscence was repaired simultaneously using harvested autogenous bone, a particulate graft material and appropriate membrane.

                                                    

Following an uneventful three month healing period, the implant was uncovered and a healing abutment placed.  Subsequently, conventional impressions were taken. The implant was restored and the adjacent failing restorations replaced, using all-ceramic crowns to optimise aesthetics.

Dr Swarbrigg reported, ‘The patient was delighted with the final result. He said he could now smile with confidence on his upcoming wedding day. He has returned to his general practitioner for routine care.’ The referring dentist sat in on all the procedures and is now restoring the cases he refers.