Orthodontic extrusion and implant site development using an interocclusal appliance for a severe mucogingival deformity: a clinical report.

A multidisciplinary therapy used to treat a patient with a severe mucogingival deformity in the area of maxillary anterior teeth is presented. The simple technique uses an interocclusal appliance and elastic band for orthodontic extrusion to correct the mucogingival deformity and develop an implant site. This approach is designed to increase the amount of keratinized tissue and new alveolar bone, which are necessary for the development of an implant site. Clinical and radiographic examinations at the 5-year follow-up revealed a successful tooth replacement and improved esthetic appearance that was achieved with multidisciplinary treatment. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are discussed.