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Clinical Case Report

Replacement of a Fractured Upper Left Central Incisor: Early Placement of a Monotype Zirconia Implant, Semi-submerged Transmucosal Healing

Michael Gahlert

The present case involved the placement of a monotype ceramic implant with concurrent guided bone regeneration using transgingival semi-submerged healing. Various studies have described the successful outcome of this procedure around transmucosal titanium implants (Brägger and coworkers 1996; Hermann and coworkers 2000; Jung 2004b; Cordaro and coworkers 2012). In addition, even typical intraosseous bone defects arising around titanium implants as a result of peri-implant infections have successfully been treated using guided bone regeneration in combination with transmucosal healing (Mombelli and coworkers 2015). Advantages of monotype ceramic implants include the absence of submucosal microgaps, reduced plaque affinity compared to titanium (Scarano and coworkers 2004), and an immensely rigid overall implant body. A 31-year old woman was referred to our clinic with an inflammation of the gingiva at tooth 21. On the day of the examination, a panoramic radiograph was taken.

Surgical SAC classification
Advanced
Prosthodontic SAC classification
Advanced
Source
Treatment Guide 10
Purchase price
10 Academy Coins
CPD/CME
0.15 hours

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General information

Case Type Single-Tooth Space
Jaw Maxilla
Area Anterior
# of Teeth 1
# of Implants 1
Type of Implants One-Piece
Attachment One-Piece
Bone Augmentation Horizontal|Simultaneous
Augmentation Materials Autogenous chips|Membrane
Guided Surgery No
Soft Tissue Grafting None
Abutment Type Standard
Prosthesis Type FDP

Esthetic Risk Assessment

Esthetic Risk Factors Low Medium High
Medical Status Healthy Compromised
Smoking Habit Non-smoker Light smoker (< 10 cigarettes per day) Heavy smoker (>= 10 cigarettes per day)
Patient's Esthetic Expectations Low Medium High
Lip Line No exposure of papillae Exposure of papillae Full exposure of mucosa margin
Periodontal Phenotype Low-scalloped, thick Medium-scalloped, medium-thick High-scalloped, thin
Shape of Tooth Crowns Rectangular Triangular
Infection at Implant Site None Chronic Acute
Bone Level at Adjacent Teeth <= 5 mm to contact point 5.5 to 6.5 mm to contact point > 7 mm to contact point
Prosthodontic Status of Neighboring Teeth Virgin Restored
Width of Edentulous Span 1 tooth (>= 7 mm) 1 tooth (< 7 mm) 2 teeth or more
Soft Tissue Anatomy Intact Defective
Bone Volume Horizontally and vertically sufficient Horizontally deficient Deficient vertically or deficient vertically AND horizontally

  • * General SAC assessment modifiers that are also part of the ERA. To avoid redundancy they are listed in this section even if no complete ERA has been made.

  • ** Not applicable to the ERA of immediate placement cases and replaced by "Socket Integrity" listed below under "Surgical SAC Classification". For all other placement types this value is a classification determinant and listed here even if no complete ERA has been made.

Surgical SAC classification

SAC Level Advanced
Defining Characteristics One missing tooth to be replaced by an implant-borne prosthesis
Modality -
Placement Protocol Early or late implant placement
Tooth Site -
Socket Morphology -
Socket Integrity -
Bone Volume Deficient horizontally, allowing simultaneous augumentation
Anatomic Risk Low
Esthetic Risk High
Complexity Moderate
Risk of Complications Moderate

Prosthodontic SAC classification

SAC Level Advanced
Defining Characteristics One missing tooth to be replaced by an implant-borne crown
Loading Protocol Conventional or early
Retention Cemented, with prosthesis margin < 3mm submucosal Cemented, with prosthesis margin < 3mm submucosal
Maxillomandibular Relationship Angle Class I and III
Mesio-Distal Space Symmetry +/- 1 mm of contra-lateral tooth
Inter-Arch Distance -
Bruxism -
Esthetic Risk High
Provisional Implant-Supported Prosthesis Prosthodontic margin < 3 mm apical to mucosal margin Prosthodontic margin < 3 mm apical to mucosal margin
Interim Prosthesis during Healing Removable Removable
Occlusion/Articulation -
Occlusal Scheme/Issues -

Surgical SAC Modifiers

Periodontal Status Healthy

Prosthodontic SAC Modifiers

Soft Tissue Contour and Volume Slightly compromised

General SAC Modifiers

Oral Hygiene and Compliance Good
Access Adequate
Craniofacial/Skeletal Growth Completed
Publication date: Jan 8, 2018 Last review date: Jan 1, 2021 Next review date: Jan 1, 2024

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