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(Fig. 15-89). The formerly depressed and embarrassed boy is now thrilled, happy, and healthy.

Case 8

Orthodontia aided by implants

In this case, a young adult with a Class II malocclusion was restored to a normal Class I re

lationship without the bother of an extraoral head or neck appliance, which is not practical in public. This patient had lost her left posterior mandibular teeth (Fig. 15-90). The implant, a blade-vent, was inserted into the edentulous area (Fig. 15-91). The nearest remaining teeth, having been prepared for full crown coverage, were used as natural abutments

Fig. 15-87. Five days postoperatively, immediately after removal of the sutures.

Fig. 15-88. The completed case included upper and lower full arch porcelain-fused-to-metal dentures.