Restoring the front teeth of dental patients after a traumatic injury poses a particular challenge— both biologically, functionally, and aesthetically.

Even when all the procedures of successful dental implants are followed, healing of tissues can still be unpredictable.

One approach to improving the outcome of this type of implant is the use of blood platelet concentrates.

The current issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology reports the case study of a dental patient who had fractured an incisor during a sport-related accident. An all-inclusive dental procedure was performed to both extract the broken tooth and insert a dental implant. Additionally, a biomaterial of leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin was used as part of the treatment, as reported by Newswire.

Restoring a fractured maxillary anterior tooth—one located in the upper front of the mouth—through dental implant surgery requires a number of steps.

The fractured root must be extracted, residual bone preserved, the implant correctly positioned, and the soft tissue properly contoured around the implant.

However, the dental implant still requires successful healing to complete the process.

Leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin stimulates the healing process. Strong fibrin membranes enriched with cells and platelet growth factors make a biomaterial that is simple and inexpensive to use. Taking only 15 minutes to prepare, the biomaterial is a practical and effective application to use in implant dentistry.

Its antihemorrhage properties are well-suited for this surgery.

In the case study, the use of this fibrin meant that no incisions or sutures were needed, which allowed optimal healing conditions. Positive healing characteristics were noticed two days after the surgery; at 7 days the gingival aesthetic profile was well-defined.

At 6 months, a satisfactory final result of the surgery was evident.

2 years later, the restoration has proved to be stable and aesthetic — resulting in a much better healing process for the dental patient after dental implant surgery.

To view the full report see: The Use of Leukocyte and Platelet-Rich Fibrin During Immediate Postextractive Implantation and Loading for the Esthetic Replacement of a Fractured Maxillary Central Incisor