Implantology


The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 23.1 )

Synopsis

  • The patient, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an injury to the anterior maxilla in a motor vehicle accident. There were no injuries to her lips or other perioral structures.

  • Emergency care was provided immediately, and reconstruction commenced 3 months later.

  • Treatment, over a period of 18 months, included two surgical procedures and dental rehabilitation, including gingival surgery.

  • Treatment was provided by a team, which included a maxillofacial surgeon, restorative dentist, and dental technical laboratory.

FIGURE 23.1, Conditions present at the initial examination.

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