Laser-Lok microchannels from BioHorizons are a series of precision-engineered, cell-sized channels that are laser-etched onto the collar of our dental implants. This patented, proprietary laser surface treatment has been shown to attract a true, physical connective tissue attachment. The Laser-Lok surface technology allows clinicians to choose the implant best suited to their preferences and the needs of their patients.
Dentist Scot Muir is committed to improving patients’ quality of life and the following case was no different. A 23-year-old female with no medical problems was referred to his practice by her GDP. She presented with a subgingival fractured root on tooth II. The tooth had been endodontically treated and restored with a porcelain veneer. Her GDP had placed a post in the root in order to secure the loose coronal section, thereby supporting the soft tissue and buying everyone some time.
At the consultation, the patient presented with extremely high cosmetic expectations. Her smile line extended to the gingival levels and her thin soft tissue profile, adding a level of complexity.
For this case, Scot considered that a BioHorizons implant with a platform switch was ideal.
First, tooth 11 was removed and a 4.6mm x 10.5mm Tapered Plus implant with a 3.5mm prosthetic platform was
placed immediately and loaded with a screw-down temporary.
The implant has a more palatal position than the original tooth to allow for bone and soft tissue maintenance, as well as for palatal screw access. The gap between the implant and the buccal bone was grafted with MinerOss human allograft to stabilise the crestal bone levels and prevent soft tissue in-growth.
With the abutment, the true, physical connective tissue advantages of Laser- Lok were capitalised on, selecting BioHorizons’ Esthetic Abutment.
Finally, the implant was restored with an e.max crown, which gave an optimal aesthetic outcome and resulted in an extremely pleased patient.
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