This case demonstrates how the rare occurrence of a problematic loosening of a single maxillary anterior abutment can be prevented. Problematic loose Bicon abutments only occur as single unit on the six maxillary anterior teeth usually due to adverse occlusal forces.
Click on an image to view it larger. Click on the right half of the large image to view the next image, click on the left half to view the previous image. You may also use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through the images. Click the ESC key to exit the slideshow.
Click "Switch View" below to change to a layout optimized for printing the case.
Radiograph prior to the extraction of the failed root canal treated lateral incisior.
2.
Radiograph of immediately placed implant and an eight-year post-insertion central incisor implant.
3.
Radiograph of 4.0mm x 1.5mm shouldered abutment and a bonded transitional crown which stabilized the immediately placed and loaded implant during the period of time for osseointegration.
4.
View of 3.0mm implant well and sulcus after the removal of a 4.0mm x 1.5mm finger pressure seated shouldered abutment which was bonded to stabilize immediately loaded implant.
5.
A prepared 0° and 15° angled abutment prior to the cementation of a splinted two unit prosthesis.
6.
Smile prior to insertion of prosthesis.
7.
Smile after insertion of prosthesis.
8.
Minimal cement being applied only on the cervical margins.
9.
Labial view of splinted porcelain fused to metal crowns.
Welcome to the Bicon Case Study Library. The latest Bicon clinical cases will be regularly posted here. There are currently 218 cases containing over 12866 clinical images.