Intrusion and reversal of a free-standing natural tooth bounded by two implant-supported prostheses: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2004 Nov;92(5):418-22. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.07.017.

Abstract

Although intrusion of natural tooth abutments in tooth-implant connected fixed prostheses has been reported, it can also occur to a free-standing natural tooth bounded by implant prostheses. For the patient described in this article, intrusion was noted with a natural tooth bounded by 2 implant-supported prostheses 5 months after insertion of the prostheses. The intrusion was reversed completely after 5 months with appropriate management. The course of treatment and possible mechanisms of intrusion are provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bicuspid / pathology*
  • Crowns*
  • Dental Abutments*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tooth Diseases / therapy*
  • Tooth Mobility / therapy

Substances

  • Dental Implants