Failed bridge in Q4 and patient wants implants.
47 will be extracted, grafted and allowed to heal. CBCT revealed 2 cystic-like lesions in the 46 region. The cross sections look somewhat innocent to me but the HU are all in the minus for these areas.
Should I be going after these lesions at the time of 47 extraction and grafting them as well?
Appreciate your comments
Anand
by Anand Choubal at Mon, Aug 20, 2018 9:53 AM
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Anand Choubal Replied at Tue, Aug 21, 2018 1:03 PM
Thank you Ho-Young, I will send to the radiologist and see what they say.
This patient has extremely high occlusal forces so I think 3 implants will be the way to go.
Very much appreciate your insight
Anand
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Ho-Young Chung Replied at Mon, Aug 20, 2018 1:33 PM
Hi Anand,
Thanks for posting this case. My suggestion is send for radiographic report. It will give you peace of mind and cover your butt as well if there is a complication. It's a small fee to pay. You can send digital file to either a radiography office in Alberta or even in Ontario like Canaray.
Also, you will need to do GBR for definitely 46 area and possibly 47 as well as you have a deficient ridge on the buccal aspect. I would also recommend that you consider doing a 3 unit implant bridge as an option as the edentulous space will be quite wide. I would have a wax up done either digitally or manually.
Ho-Young Chung