A case report of esthetic improvement by fixed implant prosthesis for a patient with severe alveolar ridge resorption

Abstract

Patient: A 55-year-old female patient visited our clinic with the chief complaint of repeated detachment of a maxillary anterior bridge. Since post-extraction examination revealed significant bone resorption in the maxillary anterior region, bone augmentation and implant placement were performed. Then, a superstructure for dental implants was installed.

Discussion: So far, no symptoms with the soft and hard tissues surrounding the implant have been observed. However, it is necessary to monitor the bone resorption due to less keratinized mucosa.

Conclusion: It was possible to secure an ideal amount of bone both horizontally and vertically by combining autologous bone and artificial bone grafts, resulting in greater esthetic improvement and higher patient satisfaction.