A case report of esthetic restoration using bone augmentation and dental implant for intermediary defect of a maxillary anterior tooth

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 22-year-old female who visited our department with a chief complaint of esthetic dissatisfaction due to intermediary defect of a maxillary anterior tooth. The examination revealed insufficient bone on the labial side, so implant placement with osteogenesis was performed. The final prosthesis with a zirconia-based all-ceramic restoration was fabricated for esthetic improvement.

Discussion: By using an angled screw channel as an implant superstructure and reflecting the shape of the provisional restoration in the final superstructure, a crown prosthetic device with excellent functionality, esthetics, and cleanability could be fabricated.

Conclusion: It is considered that bone augmentation and implant treatment are effective in restoring esthetics and good oral function in cases with intermediary defects of maxillary anterior teeth.