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Soft tissue development around pontic site: A case series
Sarita Joshi Narayan1, Pranav Kumar Singh1, Achut R Devarhubli2
1Department of Periodontics, Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
|September 14, 2016
Summary
An interpositional graft technique enhances deficient alveolar ridges for ovate pontic restorations. This method successfully achieves an esthetic emergence profile and improves gingival health.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- An ideal emergence profile is crucial for gingival health and esthetics in dental restorations.
- The ovate pontic design mimics a natural tooth, offering an optimal emergence profile.
- Sufficient alveolar ridge height and width are necessary for successful ovate pontic restorations.
Observation:
- This study investigated the use of an interpositional graft combined with an ovate pontic to address a deficient alveolar ridge.
- The procedure aimed to enhance the ridge and achieve an esthetic emergence profile.
Findings:
- After a three-month postoperative period, significant increases in the horizontal dimension of the deficient ridge were observed.
- An esthetic emergence profile was successfully achieved, improving the overall restoration outcome.
Implications:
- The interpositional graft technique offers a simpler and predictable solution for pontic site development.
- This approach is particularly effective in cases of moderate bucco-lingual ridge deficiency.
- The findings support the use of interpositional grafts for predictable esthetic outcomes in dental implantology and prosthodontics.
