Soft tissue management with ovoid pontics. Clinical case report

Abstract

Dentists daily face various clinical situations that complicate treatments in areas with missing teeth, particularly due to defects in the alveolar ridge. These defects in the anterior region are of special relevance, not only because of their aesthetic impact, as they involve teeth to be replaced, but also because of the need to maintain a gingival shape that resembles the natural anatomy as closely as possible and that facilitates hygiene. patient's mouth. For the treatment of edentulous ridges, multiple surgical techniques have been used. This article presents a clinical case report of a 64-year-old male patient, who attended the San Gregorio University of Portoviejo reporting dissatisfaction with his aesthetic appearance. The objective of the treatment was to describe the protocol for soft tissue management through the use of ovoid pontics. The rehabilitation included the complete restoration of the anterior-superior area, in order to restore the affected architecture, function and aesthetics. Treatment planning included endodontic procedures, tooth preparation and increasing the patient's vertical dimension to ensure correct adaptation of the final bridge. The application of these techniques allowed us to achieve aesthetic and functional success both in the short and long term