This patient had a failing root canal treated tooth that needed to be extracted. The patient had this tooth replaced using a dental implant. The area healed for approx. 3-4 months while the patient wore a cover screw to protect area. The implant was then restored with an implant crown and patient had returned function in the area.
Replacement of tooth using dental implant
Procedure Details
This patient had a tooth with a failing root canal. This tooth needed to be extracted, and was replaced using a dental implant. The infected tooth was removed and a bone graft was placed. After healing for about 14 weeks and implant was placed. The patient was allowed to heal to allow the implant to integrate. A porcelain crown was placed over the implant. At Martin Dentistry in Indianapolis and Fishers implants can be placed to restore function and replace teeth.