Forced Orthodontic Extrusion: A Practical Therapy Method for Apparently Hopeless Teeth? A Case Report.

The restoration of severely damaged teeth challenges dental practitioners because defects are often located at the subcrestal level. In these cases, surgical crown lengthening or orthodontic extrusion procedures are deemed necessary to maintain the biologic width and respect a sufficient ferrule design after preparation. Considering the negative effects of invasive surgical therapy-such as the reduction of alveolar bone support of the neighboring teeth-forced extrusion might be a valid therapeutic alternative. This clinical case report illustrates forced orthodontic extrusion with a minimally invasive appliance that is applicable in daily clinical routine.