Strategic serial extractions and immediate implantation for interdental papilla preservation: A case report.
10.4047/jkap.2017.55.3.286
- Author:
Geun Bae CHOI
1
;
Jung Jin LEE
;
Seung Geun AHN
;
Jae Min SEO
Author Information
1. Hanvit Dental Clinic, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Interdental papilla;
Immediate implant;
Serial extraction
- MeSH:
Gingiva*;
Incisor;
Serial Extraction*;
Tooth
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2017;55(3):286-291
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Maintaining the blood supply of the interdental alveolar bone is crucial for preserving the interdental papilla. Rebuilding the interimplant papilla between adjacent implants is more difficult than rebuilding the interdental papilla between the natural tooth and implant. Therefore, preserving the interimplant tissue is necessary when adjacent implants are closely placed. In this case report, three effective methods for maintaining the surrounding tissue, namely strategic serial extraction, immediate implantation, and provisionalization of adjacent maxillary central incisors, were performed. The marginal gingiva and interimplant papilla were well maintained for 24 months.
