Immediate Temporization of Esthetic Zone Implants Placed at the Time of Tooth Removal

Immediate temporization of esthetic zone implants placed at the time of tooth removal has four advantages:

1.       A single procedure for tooth removal and implant placement

2.       The time required to proceed to final restoration is reduced by 50 %, since osseointegration occurs concurrent with extraction site healing

3.       The peri-coronal tissues are supported by a high quality temporary crown, yielding a superior esthetic result

4.       Increased patient comfort is achieved because no temporary partial denture is required.

A slide series demonstrating removal of tooth #8, implant placement, and a technique for immediate temporization of the implant will be presented.

References:

Ross S, Pette G, Parker W, Hardigan P.  Gingival Margin Changes in Maxillary Anterior Sites After Single Implant Placement and Provisionalization:  A 5-Year Retrospective Study of 47 Patients.  Int J Oral Maxillofacial Implants 2014;29:127-134.  doi:  10.11607/jomi.3124

Cooper L, Reside G, Raes F, Garriga J, Tarrida L, Wiltfang J, Kern M, De Bruyn H.  Immediate Provisionalization of Dental Implants Placed in Healed Alveolar Ridges and Extraction Sockets:  A 5-Year Prospective Evaluation. Int J Oral Maxillofacial Implants 2014;29:709-711.  doi:  10.11607/jomi.3617