Very Dire Situation: Bone Loss

Our Patient Presented With a Very Dire Situation After the Complete Loss of Bone Up to the Floor of Her Nose

Posted on April, 7 2023 by Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

Lucy, a patient from Bethesda, Maryland, presented with a very dire situation after experiencing the complete loss of bone up to the floor of her nose, which happened after her impacted upper left canine (#11) was surgically extracted. She was also missing teeth next to the surgical defect, and several of her other teeth were broken down.

In addition, Lucy’s bite was non-functional, and her teeth were discolored and uneven. Elite Prosthetic Dentistry was able to restore Lucy’s smile with two preplanned dental implants, which needed to be successfully inserted within a constricted space in order to restore the damaged left side of her smile.

After placing the dental implants, Lucy was given a new smile with complete function and a very good long-term prognosis. Needless to say, Lucy is thrilled with her rejuvenated mouth and smile.

Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

Dr. Gerald Marlin is Recognized as One of the Washington D.C. Region’s Leading ‘Problem Solving’ Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implant Restoration Specialists. Since the time that he established his practice, Dr. Gerald Marlin has maintained “an unwavering dedication to excellence.” Through this commitment, Dr. Marlin provides his patients with long-lasting (35 years vs the national average of 7-10 years), optimally aesthetic restorations that have virtually no future problems.

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