Interdisciplinary treatment of ankylosed upper central incisors with an anterior vertical ridge defect: A case report

• DOI: 10.1111/edt.12791
• Publication Date: 2022-09-21T14:20:41Z
• Authors: Davidson Frois Ma...; Gustavo Laignier ...; Tarcília Aparecid...; Aécio Abner Campo...
• Keywords: Ankylosis; Alveolar ridge; Growth spurt

This case report describes the successful 10-years interdisciplinary treatment of ankylosed upper central incisors with an anterior vertical ridge defect. was challenging as ankylosis present before growth spurt. Orthodontic in association decoronation, a xenogeneic bone graft, autogenous sub-epithelial connective tissue and implant placement were performed to correct defect re-establish appropriate function, gingival health, aesthetics. Decoronation during spurt key avoiding alveolar deformity.