Case Studies 1 - GCL Systems

Case Studies

See phenomenal case studies of real patients with real results. These in-depth case studies have been designed specifically to share what outcomes are achievable by utilizing the Gingival Cuff Links System. Each case includes case details and images.

Case Study 1

Advanced resorption of the root of tooth number 8 with resultant significant mobility and discoloration. Removal of the tooth is done and the site addressed with immediate implant placement and provisionalization using the Cuff Links System.

Preoperative photos and x-rays of the tooth number 8.
Removal of tooth and implant placement.
Chairside fabrication of a provisional restoration using a Cuff Links healing cuff.
Bone grafting the surgical site.
Placement of a subepithelial connective tissue graft.

Shade correction of the provisional 3 weeks after implant placement using a flowable composite veneer.

Photo Gallery

Resorption of tooth number 8 root requiring removal.

Pink hue of tooth number 8. Notice the high smile line.

Socket of tooth number 8.

Implant placed into the area of tooth number 8.

Seated Cuff Links healing cuff.

Radiograph verifying the seating of the healing cuff.

Cuff Links healing cuff seated with the buccal “T” handle and palatal guide handle removed.

Fabrication of the provisional crown using the Cuff Links system.

Provisional crown prior to seating.

Implant placed. Evaluation of the gingival biotype revealing it to be thin..

Try-in of the provisional crown prior to gingival grafting.

Packing of bone graft surround the provisional crown prior to gingival grafting.

Harvested connective tissue graft.

Placement of the connective tissue graft.

Connective tissue graft and provisional crown seated.

Post operative PA x-ray of the implant and provisional crown.

Healing of the surgical site at four weeks. The shade of the provisional was changed with flowable composite to allow for a better color match.

Healing at four months.

Healing at four months.

Healing at four months.

Radiograph verifying the bone healing at four months.

Soft tissue healing at four months. Notice the enhanced buccal soft tissue thickness.

Patients lips at rest showing the esthetics of the provisional restoration.