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Multiple Single Tooth Extraction & Immediate Implant Placement and Restoration – High Esthetic Demand

This complex esthetic rehabilitation case documents multiple single-tooth extractions with immediate placement of zirconia implants and immediate provisional restorations in a medically compromised patient with a history of stage IV cancer and persistent oro-antral communications. The treatment utilized minimally invasive surgical techniques, digital workflows, stem-cell membrane repair, and fully digitally designed zirconia restorations to achieve functional and esthetic rehabilitation.

The presentation describes comprehensive esthetic and implant rehabilitation of the maxillary anterior region in a patient with significant medical and surgical history. The patient had previously been diagnosed with stage IV lung, lymph, and liver cancer in 2011 and underwent extensive chemotherapy treatment, including Carboplatin and Cisplatin therapy, before transitioning to Alectinib (ALECENSA), with remission achieved by 2019.

Clinical complications included persistent oro-antral communications documented in December 2018, with radiographic evidence of sinus involvement and implant-related complications. Surgical repair of a large sinus perforation was performed using a stem cell UC membrane.

By December 2021, pretreatment clinical views demonstrated compromised maxillary anterior dentition requiring rehabilitation. Preoperative radiographs revealed multiple failing anterior restorations and deficient supporting structures.

Treatment involved minimally invasive placement of multiple zirconia implants (4.3 × 11.5 mm and 4.3 × 13 mm implants) combined with minimally invasive bone replacement procedures. Digital workflows were used throughout treatment, including:

  • Digital implant planning
  • Digitally designed and printed immediate provisionals
  • Fully digital design and milling of final zirconia restorations

Immediate postoperative photographs and 14-day postoperative clinical views demonstrated rapid healing and preservation of soft tissue contours. Final photographs and radiographs documented successful integration of the zirconia implants with highly esthetic definitive restorations and favorable peri-implant bone stability.

Case Details

  • Maxillary anterior esthetic zone / anterior maxillary arch.
  • Medical evaluation and oncology history review Diagnosis and management of persistent oro-antral communications Surgical repair of sinus perforation with stem cell UC membrane Pretreatment clinical and radiographic assessment Multiple single-tooth extractions Minimally invasive zirconia implant placement Simultaneous minimally invasive bone replacement Digital implant planning workflow Digitally designed and printed immediate provisional restorations Immediate loading/provisionalization Postoperative healing assessment at 14 days Fully digital design and milling of definitive zirconia restorations Final prosthetic insertion and radiographic evaluation
  • Immediate postoperative and 14-day postoperative follow-up documented clinically
  • Dr. Paul Petrungaro