Article:
Reconstruction of Damaged Fresh Sockets by Connective-Bone Sliver Graft From the Maxillary Tuberosity, to Enable Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration - A Clinical Case
Summary:
This paper describes a procedure for immediate
loading of an implant following tooth extraction, in
a socket presenting severe damage to the vestibular
bone plate and gingival recession in the region of the
upper central incisors. The procedures of extraction
of the tooth, immediate insertion of the implant, connective-
bone graft from the maxillary tuberosity and
immediate restoration were shown to be a predictable
treatment alternative. These procedures led
to restoration of the tooth, bone and gingival structures
in a single surgical stage and to maintenance
of the favorable esthetic and functional result 24
months afterwards.