Extraction is the only treatment option for a hopeless tooth caused by severe periodontitis. Once extracted, we are left with the options of implant restoration, fixed prosthesis, or removable prosthesis. All of these options involve considerable investment of time and money for the patient. Intentional replantation of a tooth is a procedure most often done…
Patient Presentation A patient presents to the orthodontic office with a chief complaint of straightening her upper and lower front teeth. She is particularly concerned about the vertical height of the two upper central incisors, which also cause an unbalanced upper lip position at rest. Dental history Previous root canal treatment of upper left central…
Periodontal disease has a strong correlation with the aging of an individual. As a person’s biological age progresses, so does risk of gum inflammation, periodontal bone loss, and transition of the oral bacteria from good to bad. Unfortunatley, other than maintaining good oral hygiene, there is not much else that can be done for this…