a critical tooth fails, the case can be
rescued using the described treat-
mentprotocol. The key points in the
author's opinion are as follows:
after it is identified. Avoid
time-sensitive destruction to the
periodontal structures that can
be caused by a root fracture, or
by periodontal or endodontic
infection.
visional. This will be the best
match for color and contour
while healing takes place.
tooth as described is recom-
mended.
natural anatomy of the tooth
will make the out come more
predictable.
of the oval socket. The apex of
the implant should be directed
the natural tooth socket.
allow for preservation of papilla
and patient comfort. Keep out
of occlusion.
even the patient's original
crown to help match color,
contour,and surface texture.
tice.We all have failures; the authors
have learned much from theirs.
Accomplishing these cases takes
skill and patience. It is hoped that
sharing these cases with other
quality-and service-minded dentists
will allow them to turn failure into
success.
tories, Petaluma, California, for their
contributions to the cases discussed in
this article.
predictablesingle-implantestheticsinthe
anteriormaxilla.RestorativeSolutionsfor
Dental Implants: a supplement to J Oral
Maxillofac Surg 63(9[Suppl 2]):89-96),
2005.
implant therapy. J Oral Maxillofac Surg
62(9[Suppl2]):90-105,2004.
implant esthetics. App Osseoint Res 4:49-
54,2004.
2001.
pend Contin Educ Dent 22(8):657-672,
2001.
sionalization: Fourteen consecutive case
reports.Pract Perio Aesthet Dent10(9):1107-
1114,1998.
enhancement for bone grafts. Oral Surg
Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod
85(6):638-646,1998.