Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2024, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (3): 266-271.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2024.06.012

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A case of digitally assisted immediate implant placement through impacted teeth in the aesthetic area

Zhao Ning1,2,3, Li Xiaojie1,2, Kou Ni1,2, Ma Guowu1,2   

  1. 1School and Hospital of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China;
    2Center of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023, China;
    3Zhongshan College of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116085, China
  • Received:2023-07-29 Online:2024-06-30 Published:2024-06-28
  • Contact: Ma Guowu, Email: mgw640242000@aliyun.com.cn, Tel:0086-411-86110398

Abstract: This paper presents a case of digitally assisted immediate implantation through impacted teeth in the aesthetic area. The patient had a root fracture caused by an upper anterior teeth trauma. One impacted canine and two impacted supernumerary teeth were found in the bone on the root side of the affected teeth. During treatment, under the guidance of the digital surgical guide plate and assistance by Er : YAG laser, immediate implantation through the impacted teeth was achieved. At the same time, autologous bone grafting material and platelet-rich fibrin were mixed for bone grafting at the two implant sites. Provisional and permanent restorations were completed with digital technology at 5 months and 8 months after the first stage of surgery, respectively. Postoperative CBCT showed that the implants penetrated through the crown, apical cementum, dentin, and pulp of the impacted teeth. No pain or other complications were found during the follow-up visit. There were no clinical symptoms at the 18-month follow-up visit. CBCT images showed that the bone density around the implants had increased and the lamina dura had formed. In this case, immediate implantation through the impacted teeth in the aesthetic area was realized with the digital assistance, providing a new clinical idea for the selection of treatment options for impacted teeth and increased clinical data for other healing forms of implants besides osseointegration. However, the clinical effect of this kind of operation still needs long-term follow-up observation.

Key words: Immediate implant placement, Impacted teeth, Laser, Digitalization