This was a case of unilateral cleft lip and palate, where primary lip, palate, bone grafting was previously done by Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. S. M. Balaji. Due to cleft alveolar defect upper left lateral incisor and canine teeth were missing. Following orthodontic treatment, missing lateral incisor was replaced with dental implant. Naturally well blended fixed ceramic crown was given which enhanced the appearance. Patient feels comfortable to have fixed dental implant replacement for her missing teeth. This is a case of unilateral cleft lip and palate, where primary cleft lip, palate was previously operated by Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. S. M. Balaji. Due to cleft alveolar defect, her upper left lateral incisor was missing subsequently central incisor and canine teeth were also displaced giving an unsightly crowded appearance. Following cleft alveolar reconstruction with iliac bone grafting, Dr. Balaji extracted the central incisor and canine teeth and immediately replaced her missing teeth with implants gaining good alveolar bone retention and stability. Naturally well blended ceramic bridge fixed into the dental implants. Patient is very happy to have a confident smile which improved her appearance dramatically.
This was a case of fractured upper front tooth due to accidental fall. The patient wanted to have fixed permanent replacement of the same.
After thorough clinical and radiological examination, no fractures on the labial and palatal cortical bone plates were ensured. Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist Dr. S. M. Balaji successfully extracted the fractured tooth and immediate dental implant was fixed. After complete osseointegration of the dental implant with that of the alveolar bone, fixed cosmetic ceramic crown was loaded into the dental implant giving enhanced appearance. A young man came to our dental clinic with a complaint of severely mobile lower left back tooth. He found it difficult to eat because of the loose tooth and wanted an immediate fixed replacement. A digital radiograph revealed that the tooth was a resorbed, over-retained deciduous tooth. There was no permanent tooth beneath it. The mobile tooth was replaced with immediate loading implant with good stability and retention. Immediately a temporary crown of a closely matching color was fixed to the implant that will enhance his smile and help him to bite and chew well. After complete osseointegration of the implant with the surrounding bone, the temporary crown will be replaced with a permanent ceramic prosthesis. The man was very happy that he got a quick, effective solution. Successful replacement of infected teeth with dental implants and fixed ceramic prosthesis10/11/2014 A 25 year old lady reported to our dental clinic with the complaints of pain and swelling in upper front region of jaw due to failed endodontic treatment done elsewhere. Also her lower front teeth were mobile due to severe periodontitis. She wanted to replace the teeth with dental implants.
After thorough clinical and radiological examination, Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist Dr. S. M. Balaji successfully planned to remove the infected teeth and replace it with immediate implants. After removal of ceramic bridge, infected upper central incisors and canine teeth were extracted without any damage to the adjacent tooth structures and immediate implants were placed into the extraction sockets with good stability and retention. After complete osseointegration of dental implants with that of the alveolar bone, implants were loaded with fixed ceramic prosthesis giving naturally well blended appearance. A 28-year-old woman came to our dental clinic seeking to replace her missing upper front teeth. Several weeks back she had met with a vehicular accident in which she had lost the upper left central & lateral incisor. This left an unsightly gap in her front teeth affecting her smile and making it difficult to bite into foods. She wanted a fixed replacement of the missing teeth.
Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist Dr. S.M. Balaji successfully placed dental implants in the jaw bone in the missing teeth region. Ceramic crowns of a color closely resembling natural teeth were fixed to the implants. Following treatment completion, the woman was very happy to have fixed teeth with which she can bite foods with ease and smile confidently. A 26-year-old female reported to our dental clinic with a complaint of excruciating pain & continuous pus discharge in relation to the implant in her upper front tooth region, which was placed in a dental clinic elsewhere few months back. She wanted complete relief from the problem, remove the implant & replace it with a new implant.
Clinical and radiological examination revealed severe infection in relation to the implant in the upper right central incisor region that was placed elsewhere. Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist Dr. S.M. Balaji removed the failed implant and performed a thorough curettage of the infected region. The patient was treated for the infection which subsequently cleared in 1 month. Dr. Balaji placed a new implant achieving good stability & retention and a ceramic crown with good color match was fixed. The patient was very happy to have a natural, pleasing smile and to have the treatment successfully completed quickly. A 32-year-old man came to our dental clinic with a complaint of severe pain in his lower left back teeth. A digital X-ray taken revealed a severely decayed mandibular left second molar & a horizontally impacted third molar (wisdom tooth). The mandibular first molar was missing. Maxillofacial surgeon Dr. S.M. Balaji extracted the impacted & decayed teeth and placed immediate implants into the jaw bone in the missing teeth region. Following complete osseointegration of the implants with the jaw bone, ceramic prosthesis will be given. The patient was happy to get rid of his diseased teeth & have a fixed replacement. A 42-year-old woman reported to our hospital seeking a fixed replacement of her missing upper teeth. Elsewhere she was advised only removable dentures due to decreased height of available bone but she wanted fixed teeth so that she can eat & speak very comfortably.
Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist Dr. S.M. Balaji successfully performed a sinus-lift procedure in which the floor of the maxillary sinus was raised & bone graft was placed to increase the height of the jaw bone. Dental implants were placed with good bone support. Subsequently, ceramic prosthesis will be given for complete rehabilitation. A 23-year-old girl came to our dental clinic seeking to replace her missing upper front tooth. The tooth was extracted elsewhere as it had fractured due to trauma. She was very self-conscious about the unsightly gap and wanted a fixed replacement.
Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist expertly placed an implant in the missing tooth region in the upper jaw. After complete osseointegration of the implant with the surrounding alveolar bone, ceramic prosthesis was fixed of matching color as the adjacent natural teeth. This greatly enhanced her smile and she was very happy to be able to smile & speak confidently again. |
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