Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 121, Issue 2, 241-244
Copyright © 1990 by American Dental Association
Dental implant reconstruction after endodontic failure: report of case
PJ Mentag,
TF Kosinski,
and
LL Sowinski
Department of Prosthodontics, University of Detroit School of Dentistry.
Avulsion of natural teeth caused by trauma may present an unusual problem for the general practitioner. Endodontic therapy and replantation of the tooth into the socket have a relatively low long-term prognosis because of internal or external root resorption. Dental implants can provide proper support and function for missing teeth with excellent esthetic results without preparation of natural dentition. In this case report, an implant system is used to restore an anterior space created by the loss of endodontically treated central and lateral incisors.