Orthodontic tooth extrusion to regenerate missing papilla adjacent to maxillary anterior single implants: A 2- to 7-year retrospective study.

Introduction: Regeneration of the missing papilla adjacent to single implants in the esthetic zone has always been challenging, despite advances in vertical hard and soft tissue regeneration. Orthodontic tooth extrusion has been shown to effectively gain alveolar bone and gingival tissue. This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of orthodontic tooth extrusion on regenerating missing papilla between existing maxillary anterior single implant and its adjacent tooth.

Implant interactions with orthodontics.

Many situations arise in which orthodontic therapy in conjunction with implant modalities is beneficial, relevant or necessary. These situations might entail orthodontic treatment preparatory to the placement of an implant, such as in the site preparation for implant placement. Traditionally, this has been somewhat well understood, but there are certain guidelines that must be adhered to as well as diagnostic steps that must be followed.

Implants in orthodontics: the impact of new treatment modalities.

The specialty of orthodontics has felt the impact of implant dentistry, but not to the extent that the surgical and restorative specialties have, both of which have undergone dramatic transformation in the last 20 years. However, implant technology has begun to be embraced by the orthodontic community, and not merely for the purpose of tooth replacement. When implants are used for anchorage, orthodontic mechanotherapy is simplified and facilitated.

A case for absolute anchorage.

It would be an understatement to say that implant technology has changed the face of dentistry in the past 10 years or so. Both the surgical and restorative specialties have undergone dramatic transformation from treatment planning through all phases of rehabilitation. However, the same cannot necessarily be said for the specialty of orthodontics.

Implant-enhanced tooth movement: indirect absolute anchorage.

Four case reports demonstrate the effectiveness of indirect anchorage in orthodontics. These cases demonstrate the variety of situations in which absolute anchorage can be applied. A maxillary premolar extraction case illustrates the effectiveness of anterior retraction with this technique.