Soft tissue ridge augmentation to correct an esthetic deformity caused by adversely placed implants: a case report

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1998 Jun;18(3):287-91.

Abstract

A patient presented with two osseointegrated implants placed in a ridge deformity that had resulted from a traumatic injury during an automobile accident. The implant placement and subsequent restorative dentistry resulted in a poor esthetic result and difficult maintenance. Treatment included multiple soft tissue grafts to submerge the implants and augment the ridge. The patient was then restored with a conventional fixed partial denture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Process / injuries
  • Connective Tissue / transplantation
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Restoration Failure*
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Gingiva / transplantation*
  • Gingivoplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / complications
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation*
  • Maxilla / injuries
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Retreatment