JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY THE

Vol. 100 No. 2      AUGUST - 2008

ISSN: 0022-3913      UBIC: 171

RESUMEN

The routine and frequent use of dental implants to replace missing teeth is accompanied by high expectations from patients. These expectations are not limited to function and esthetics but extend to patient comfort and time spent receiving treatment. Replacement of an unrestorable maxillary premolar can be challenging when considering the concerns of patients. This clinical report describes a short, simple, and cost-effective treatment option for replacing an unrestorable premolar tooth with a 1-piece implant. (J Prosthet Dent 2008; 100:81-85)

SUMMARY

The replacement of an unrestorable tooth with a 1-piece implant was accomplished in minimum time, with a stable functional, and esthetic result and little discomfort to the patient. This technique eliminates cement or acrylic resin forced below the soft tissue at the margin of the provisional restoration as well as contact of acrylic resin monomer with raw wound edges. No microgap is present and there is no need for abutment change, making the prosthetic treatment predictable, short, simple, and cost effective.

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