Looking for advise on simultaneously grafting tooth 31 and a lower labial frenectomy. How would this treatment be completed in a single visit? Patient is aware of the existing recession on the other dentition but wished to have tooth 31 grafted in order for the gingiva to be more symmetrical. Thanks! […]
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Hi, looking for opinions and advice on this case. Patient is female, 36yo, allergy to sulpha, is on Synthroid 125mg/day, is on a 6 month hygiene program with the office with good oral hygiene. Her cheif concern is the darkness above the left canine. I’ve included intraoral images, a pan and a periapical in the [...] […]
Prosthesis is stable but, tissue is inflamed/painful. Overgrowth of tissue between the components. Pinched tissue, Pain with every bite. To learn more watch this webinar https://conexisdirect.com/webinars/part-2-top-25-prosthetic-complications-in-implantology-1-5-ce-credits/ Include the attached photo with the post. […]
Deeper implant placement can provide more emergence profile. This allows proper tooth contours without ridge lap. To learn more watch this webinar https://www.conexisdental.com/webinars/part-2-top-25-prosthetic-complications-in-implantology-1-5-ce-credits/ […]
I did the soft tissue grafting on a patient with 3mm gingival recession on #35. I obtained a nice result when I finished the procedure that day with the gingiva covering the whole recession area. However, the patient came back 1 month after, complaining the gum-like graft was only left in the grafted area. I [...] […]
Healthy non smoker, broker her 11 and had it atraumatically extracted with immediate implant placement. It was restored with a white zirconium abutment four years ago and Emax crown. Today, she complains or gingival soreness at the neck of the crown. I think the tissues are thin around 11 neck and may need some grafting [...] […]
43 year old healthy female. Is concerned about areas of recession. Recession of 1-2 mm on lower premolars as well. Are there any signs that would indicate this case would not be successful? Thanks […]
Patient had soft tissue grafting with Alloderm. There is some root coverage on the molar but incomplete root coverage for all teeth and some delayed healing for the premolar. Why? […]
Patient has a chief complaint of a large gap that has developed between his incisors. What are the treatment options? […]
Gingival CT grafts with Alloderm is being considered for this patient. What are your thoughts? […]
This patient had coronally advanced flap with acellular dermal matrix to cover recession. He presented 2 weeks later with a large gingival overgrowth. Medical history includes a calcium channel blocker. Any thoughts? […]
My current protocol includes surface debridement with a titanium roto-brush, irrigation with chlorhexidine and tetracycline solutions, and grafting with FDBA and collagen when the anatomy allows. Any thoughts? […]
This patient has impeccable hygiene and no known risk factors for peri-implant disease. Why is the mesial implant not affected? […]
Implants were place 3 months after a sinus augmentation procedure. Was there insufficient time for new bone to form before implantation? […]
The large circumferential crater around the distal implant can be grafted predictably. Will it benefit the patient to also remove porcelain in the pontic area to improve access for hygiene? […]
How to manage? These implants have been in function for 8 years. Adjacent tooth has moderate periodontal bone loss and has drifted medially causing the contact point to open. […]