CASE 16 – Single lower anterior tooth using a mini implant

Mr. T from Marton.

Mr T was referred to CDIC as he had a very loose lower front tooth that was going to be lost fairly soon. Examination also showed that other teeth were becoming loose. The loose tooth was extracted and a temporary stick on bridge fitted to allow the socket to heal. Whilst healing was taking place Mr T was referred to a periodontal (gum) specialist to treat the gums round his other teeth.

Note how little gum there is round the lower front tooth	Following extraction the remaining ridge is very narrow

Because the tooth had almost no bone holding it in place, once healing was complete, the ridge that had supported the tooth was now very narrow. Without special bone augmentation procedures it would have been impossible to place a conventional dental implant into the site and so it was decided to use a mini implant because of its very small size.

Replacement of a lower incisor tooth is one of the classic cases for the use of mini implants.

The new tooth still appears very long with the lips pulled right back (as his original tooth was) but this is never seen and overall the new tooth fills the gap perfectly.

Mr T and his wife both have dental implants and both are so appreciative of what CDIC has done for them.

The cost of Mr T’s treatment if it had been carried out today would be £1580.00