Complex dental rehabilitation in a periodontally compromised patient. Part 1: diagnosis and treatment planning

Eur J Esthet Dent. 2007 Summer;2(2):222-35.

Abstract

This two-part treatment series discusses the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a female patient with a severe preexisting periodontal condition. In Part 1, the diagnostic and treatment planning strategies are presented, and the advantages and disadvantages of several treatment options are discussed in terms of function, esthetics, and long-term stability. In Part 2, the selected treatment will be revealed and discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Periodontitis / complications*
  • Chronic Periodontitis / therapy
  • Crowns
  • Decision Making
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Denture Design
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Rehabilitation / methods*
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Photography, Dental
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography, Panoramic

Substances

  • Dental Implants