Esthetic and functional rehabilitation of a severely compromised central incisor: an interdisciplinary approach

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2015 May-Jun;35(3):e35-43. doi: 10.11607/prd.2345.

Abstract

This case report of a patient with a central incisor with rapid destruction of periodontal tissues associated with pathologic tooth migration illustrates the esthetic and functional reconstruction of a severely compromised tooth. An interdisciplinary approach, including resolution of the infection and regenerative periodontal surgery followed by orthodontic tooth movement, transformed a hopeless tooth with high mobility, attachment loss approaching the apex, and a Miller Class IV recession into a clinically healthy tooth. Treatment planning for periodontally involved anterior teeth with pathologic migration should consider a multidisciplinary approach for preservation of the natural dentition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Gingival Recession / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Incisor*
  • Male
  • Maxilla
  • Middle Aged
  • Periodontal Attachment Loss / therapy*
  • Periodontitis / therapy*
  • Tooth Migration / therapy*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques*