This patient suddenly developed an abscess after a root canal failed on her front tooth. She was mortified at the thought of losing this tooth and was concerned about how to manage the problem, since she came to our office all the way from Wyoming.
She was amazed and relieved that we were able to extract her hopeless tooth, remove the infection, place the implant, and graft the missing bone all in one appointment. We fabricated a temporary appliance that she wore for five months before returning for her permanent crown construction. Her new implant crown looks like nothing happened.
