Intrusion phenomenon and rebound of a natural tooth located between two implant supported crowns: case report

Authors :

• Ketkarn Sakultap D.D.S.
• Pravej Serichetaphongse D.D.S., M.Sc.

Abstract :

This case report describes the intrusion of a natural tooth located between two implantsupported
crowns after 7 months in function. The intruded first molar was 2.5-3 mm infraoccluded
and tilted lingually. After 4 months of serial proximal contact adjustment, the intruded tooth was
gradually rebounded to its normal position in complete occlusion with the opposing tooth. A new
crown was fabricated for the molar to obtain the optimal proximal contact with the adjacent crowns. At
the six-month follow up the tooth was still in its normal position. The potential mechanisms of tooth
intrusion are described and discussed.

(CU Dent J. 2014;37:197-206)

Keywords :
implant-supported prostheses; natural tooth intrusion; proximal contact adjustment