Dentistry Live: Single Dental Implant

Orginally broadcast on 23 November: Colin Burns focuses on a challenging case of dental trauma. Our patient suffered a severe injury to their upper right central incisor, leading to an irreparable root fracture and the necessity of tooth extraction.

Colin will guide us through the treatment process, starting from the initial use of a partial denture to the recent extraction of the tooth. The case, planned under a Type 2c protocol, involved detailed CBCT and IOS scans, showing suitable bone volume and a favorable tissue biotype, despite the presence of an adjacent tooth with a porcelain veneer. This session highlights the "Smile in A Box" protocol, featuring the placement of a Straumann BLT implant and, if necessary, the use of Bio-Oss and Bio-Gide. Colin's expertise will be particularly evident in managing the aesthetic challenges posed by the anterior zone and the presence of adjacent restorations. Watch as Colin demonstrates shaping the gingival architecture with a provisional crown and capturing the emergence profile for the final ceramic crown. This approach is key to achieving optimal aesthetic results and ensuring precise implant placement. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about cutting-edge techniques in anterior aesthetic implant dentistry. Submit your questions during the broadcast and compete for a £50 UberEats voucher for the best question!

Learning outcomes

• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Dental Trauma: Understand the steps for assessing and planning treatment for traumatic dental injuries, including CBCT and IOS scan evaluations.
• Implant Placement and Soft Tissue Management: Learn the techniques for placing Straumann BLT implants using the "Smile in A Box" protocol, and master shaping the gingival architecture with a provisional crown.
• Digital Impression Techniques: Gain proficiency in IOS Digital Impression techniques for capturing the emergence profile and creating final ceramic crowns in anterior implant dentistry.