[Reconstruction of a periodontally compromised dentition]

Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed. 2007;117(12):1222-37.
[Article in French, German]

Abstract

The presented case report describes a systematic treatment concept, the treatment sequence and the maintenance care of a sixty-seven-year old female patient suffering from generalized chronic periodontitis with advanced attachment loss. Due to a pretherapeutic risk assessment, several teeth were classified as "irrational to treat" or "doubtful". Therefore, a comprehensive reconstructive rehabilitation after active periodontal therapy was necessary. The restoration of a periodontally compromised dentition represents various difficulties. The patient wished to have fixed reconstructions. Depending upon anatomical conditions several different reconstructions were used: conventional bridges, partly using a resected molar root, a solely implant-retained bridge and a combined implant-tooth-retained bridge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Female
  • Furcation Defects / surgery
  • Humans
  • Periodontitis / rehabilitation*
  • Periodontitis / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth Loss / rehabilitation