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1_201422 C.E. article _ immediate implant placement Immediate implant placement and conventional loading of a maxillary central incisor Author_Jay R. Beagle, DDS, MSD _This 30-year-old caucasian female pre- sented to the office, having been referred for the treatment of tooth #8. The patient’s chief concern at the initial visit related to the tooth’s pink discoloration. Upon clinical examination, it was discovered that tooth #8 had a previous history of trauma, and it was surmised that the clinical crown had become noticeably pink in color as a result of in- ternal resorption (Fig. 1). This diagnosis was con- firmed radiographically, indicating a large radiolu- cency involving the central and distal portions of the clinical crown (Fig. 2). It was determined that restoration of this tooth was not possible, and therefore extraction was indicated. The presence of a mid-line diastema, which the patient want- ed to reproduce, directed the treatment plan for tooth replacement utilizing a dental implant. Her medical and dental health, including a periodontal and occlusal analysis, identified her as a good candidate for dental implant surgery and restoration. Although she presented with a high lip line and a thin-gingival phenotype, an imme- diate placement technique with a conventional Questo articolo conferisce i crediti ADA che, in base alla normativa italiana, sono validi al 50%. Per acquisire i crediti è necessario registrarsi sulla piattaforma www. dtstudyclub.com e superare il questionario. Cliccare su “C.E. articles” e selezionare l’edizione Implants C.E. Magazine - 3/2013. _C.E. article Fig. 1_30 year old Caucasian female presents with internal resorption of tooth #8. A highly scalloped, thin type I gingival phenotype is clinically evident. Fig. 2_Periapical radiograph of teeth #8 and #9 illustrating the resorption defect associated with tooth #8. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ARTICOLO IN LINGUA ORIGINALE