Basal Implant Placement in the Anterior Aesthetic Zone: A Case Report

Abstract

Aesthetics are one of the primary goals of restorative care. Teeth that are traumatized in the anterior maxilla usually avulse or require extraction due to fractures. Rehabilitation is challenging in such a therapeutic state since it presents several anatomical and aesthetic issues. There are circumstances in which traditional implant placement is problematic. There must be enough bone for implant placement to be uneventful and successful. Other surgical therapies may be necessary in addition to implant placement for certain operations, such as extensive grafting, direct or indirect sinus lifts, and nerve lateralization. Certain procedures are required for these operations but are not always achievable. Because single-piece basal implants provide immediate temporization and loading while receiving adequate anchoring from the basal cortical bone, they have been extensively used to rehabilitate resorbed ridges. This case report demonstrates the placement of the basal implant in the anterior zone.

Rapid Smile Restoration: Basal Implants for the Edentulous Mandible With Immediate Loading

“…Vigilant post-operative care is essential to monitor for any signs of complications. Not all patients are candidates for basal implants; careful selection and thorough patient education are critical [29].…”