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 4

This case involves a 3 unit bridge of the right mandible. The pontic was a food trap and nonesthetic to the patient.

  • Removal of pontic tooth number 30.
  • Placement of an implant.
  • Fabrication of a provisional retainer crown using the Cuff Links System.
  • Seating of the provisional crown.
  • Grafting of the buccal contour defect.
  • Phases of soft and hard tissue healing.
  • Final emergence profile of the gingival tissue with established form.

Photo Gallery

Preoperative photo depicting the 3 unit bridge and pontic tooth number 30.
Radiograph of the 3 unit bridge involving teeth numbers 29-31.
Pontic is removed revealing the gingival ridge crest and buccal contour defect.
Buccal view of the provisional restoration fabricated from the Cuff Links System.
Occlusal view of the provisional fabricated from the Cuff Links System.
Grafting of the buccal contour defect.
Tissue closed over the graft and around the provisional crown.
Radiograph of the implant and the provisional crown.
Healing of the tissue at two weeks postoperative.
Healing of the tissue 1.5 months postoperative.
Healing of the tissue at approximately four months postoperative.
Tissue contour prior to crown fabrication at 4 months post-implant placement and provisionalization.