Transposed and Buried Teeth

Tooth transposition and burial are considered to be among the most challenging dental anomalies to address in a dental clinic. In this particular clinical scenario, there was a transposition between the canine and lateral incisor in the upper left quadrant. Complicating matters further, the canine was also buried. drKamsiah, was the third dental professional involved in this case. The previous …

Digital planning and execution of the all on four dental implants

The All-on-4 treatment concept optimizes the utilization of existing bone, resulting in a high success rate due to the precise surgical and prosthetic procedures that adhere to this protocol. In our situations, we employ the #_smilefy app to design the desired smile and transmit the case to our digital laboratory in Madrid, ensuring the achievement of such favorable outcomes.. allonfourdentalimplants …

Management of dislodged post retained crown using existing crown

by Dr. Kamsiah G Haider BDS, MDS , Dr. Lehgabairavi Shanmuganathan BDS Crowned teeth requiring retreatment due to fracture of the underlying tooth structure and/or foundation restoration often possess an undamaged extracoronal restoration. Rebuilding the core followed by making an impression for a new crown fabrication may be an option, but it is time-consuming and financially demanding. In such cases, …

Treatment alternatives to buried canine in dentistry.

Each patient with an impacted canine must undergo a comprehensive evaluation of the malocclusion. The clinician should then consider the various treatment options available for the patient, including the following: No treatment if the patient does not desire it. In such a case, the clinician should periodically evaluate the impacted tooth for any pathologic changes. It should be remembered that …

The application of TADs for Gummy Smile Correction – How To

Gummy smile patients used to be problematic since the treatment option was mainly aggressive surgery in combination with orthodontics. My intention is to share the technique since not many have shared this on social media. The majority of our patients with a gummy smile are very objective in their requests. In the past correction of the gummy smile has been …

Orthodontic Mechanics used for the intrusion of the maxillary dentition.

4 mini screws provided the necessary anchorage for the intrusion mechanics aimed at intruding the upper dentition and reducing the “gumminess” of the smile. They intrude and distalized the maxilla . Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) was used to identify several anatomical landmarks before inserting the 4 mini screws . The use of the DSDApp helps to visualize the new …