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1The Center for Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics, The Hebrew-University-Hadassah, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Jerusalem, Israel.
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
|April 2, 2011
Summary
Limited interdental space for dental implants can be challenging. A simple orthodontic technique using elastic separators effectively regains space for implant placement and restoration.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontology
Background:
- Limited mesio-distal space presents challenges for dental implant placement and restoration.
- Compromised treatment due to space limitations can negatively impact implant success.
- Existing solutions include extractions, sectional orthodontics, and minor orthodontic movements.
Observation:
- Interdental space can be limited at the occlusal plane or bone level.
- Restoring implants in reduced spaces requires careful consideration of clinical difficulties.
- Orthodontic elastic separating rings offer a method to address space limitations.
Findings:
- Elastic separating rings can be used to open interdental spaces between teeth and implants.
- Applying force against implants with elastic rings helps regain necessary space.
- This technique facilitates easier implant restoration.
Implications:
- Implants in limited edentulous ridges can aid in regaining lost spaces post-loading.
- The described technique requires no specialized orthodontic background or instruments.
- This method offers a practical approach for managing limited interdental spaces in implant dentistry.