Rapid orthodontic extrusion using an interocclusal appliance for the reestablishment of biologic width: a case report

Quintessence Int. 2011 Mar;42(3):201-4.

Abstract

A multidisciplinary treatment of a case of subgingival fracture in a maxillary anterior tooth is presented. This case report describes a simple method involving an interocclusal appliance and an elastic band for rapid orthodontic extrusion to reestablish biologic width. In addition, a simple technique for surgical recontouring following the coronal displacement of the gingival margin prior to restoration of fractured tooth is explained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crowns
  • Female
  • Gingiva / anatomy & histology
  • Gingivoplasty*
  • Humans
  • Incisor / injuries*
  • Maxilla
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design*
  • Orthodontic Extrusion / instrumentation*
  • Orthodontic Extrusion / methods
  • Post and Core Technique
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Tooth Fractures / therapy*