Background
Patient under supportive periodontal therapy presenting with fractures of the two lower canines during her regular recall appointment. She is an 80-year-old female who is otherwise
in good health.
Case Description
In order to minimize the invasiveness of the extraction process and to provide immediate results, implants were placed immediately after extraction slightly deeper than the base of the bone, anticipating dimensional changes that may be caused by large bone defects resulting from ankylosis. A guided bone regeneration procedure was conducted using autogenous bone from the adjacent area, xenograft and OSSIX® Plus. In this approach, the membrane is key as it promotes early bone formation and due to its long-term dimensional stability, a flap is not strictly required for tension-free closure. There is the possibility of secondary intention healing to form spontaneously keratinized mucosa on the crestal aspect. Read more in the attached case study for further details.