Emergency Conversion of FPD
A 68-year-old female has had a long spanned FPD (fixed partial denture, bridge) for the last 2 years. It is loose (Fig.1,2). The patient is concerned about cosmetics, but has limited finance. The FPD dislodges when Alginate impression is being taken. The teeth #11 and 15 will be extracted and replaced immediately by implants (Fig.3,4). After placement of abutments, a 5-unit immediate provisional FPD will be fabricated if the implants achieve primary stability. Otherwise, an additional implant will be placed at the site of #13. There will be no occlusal contact.
The sockets will be treated with Metronidazole.
Return to Upper Canine, Molar Immediate Implant 1-Piece #11 and 15.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/03/2015, last revision 02/03/2019