Background
An 81-year-old female with a history of cancer and COPD presented for treatment. She developed recurrent caries which necessitated the extraction of the mandibular left second premolar, leading to the subsequent loss of a fixed three-unit bridge. Significant horizontal and vertical atrophy had developed in the area of the missing first molar (#19).
Case Description
Full-thickness flap elevation was performed, along with the extraction of the mandibular left second premolar (#20). Implants were placed immediately into the extraction site (#20) and the adjacent edentulous area (#19) OSSIX™ Bone was positioned buccally to implant #19 and both buccally and lingually to the implant in the socket. The site was then covered with OSSIX Agile™ and secured with a DS Heal Design Healing Abutment and one pin. The approach demonstrated successful immediate implant placement, with both implants integrating and healing, surrounded by robust tissue and bone. Read more in the attached case study for further details.