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Often, the loss of a tooth is unexpected. A young woman in her 20’s complained that her upper left front tooth (#9) didn’t feel right. X-rays including a three-dimensional cone-beam revealed catastrophic root resorption and the ultimate loss of the tooth.
Not many people are willing to go without one of their front teeth and fortunately Dr. Beers is able to, in many cases, place an immediate implant with a temporary crown.
Using the cone-beam and other diagnostic information, a surgical guide was created to place the implant correctly immediately following the extraction of the failing tooth.
The temporary crown and custom abutment were placed out of occlusion to allow for healing and to give a natural look until the permanent crown could be created.
The appearance of this tooth looks great and better yet the implant is functional!