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- Title
Esthetic Rehabilitation of Siebert's Class II Case with Loop Connectors and Connective Tissue Graft.
- Authors
Kurian, Byju Paul; Johns, Manu; Paul, Jose; Sam, Seena; Karthikeyan, C. R.; Mathew, Joe
- Abstract
Drifting of teeth to the edentulous area may reduce the available pontic space, whereas existing diastemata before an extraction may result in excessive mesiodistal dimension for the pontic. If implant treatment is not a feasible option, loop connector fixed partial denture (FPD) may be the simplest and best solution to maintain the diastemata and provide optimum restoration of aesthetics. A systematic approach is required to resolve esthetic problems predictably. Conventional fixed dental prosthesis can surrender to esthetic failure, which makes the clinician consider other treatment options. Implants may not be affl uent considering the economical factor, conceding to FPDs for rehabilitation. In the present case report, loop connectors have been employed to project the spacing along with post-surgical gingival recontouring using the positive pressure technique to enhance the aesthetics. Anterior esthetic replacement with the loop connectors helps to maintain the diastemata with good aesthetic results. The patient was satisfied with the final outcome as the restoration achieved excellent form.
- Subjects
CONNECTIVE tissues; EDENTULOUS mouth; GINGIVAL recession; ORAL medicine
- Publication
Journal of International Oral Health, 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1, p143
- ISSN
0976-7428
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/0976-7428.199553