Multidisciplinary approach involving strategic implant placement before orthodontic (SIMBO) treatment for generalized stage IV grade C periodontitis: A case report with 10-year follow-up.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this case report was to demonstrate the long-term effects of a multidisciplinary approach involving periodontal reconstructive surgery and strategic implant placement before orthodontic (SIMBO) treatment in a patient with severe periodontitis (e.g., stage IV/grade C).

CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS

The patient presented with severe periodontitis and pathologic tooth migration (PTM) without stable occlusion or occlusal support. After performing cause-related therapy, periodontal regenerative surgery, pre-orthodontic posterior implant placement, and orthodontic treatment involving anterior implant placement with papilla reconstruction, the patient achieved full-mouth rehabilitation and improvement of dental and smile esthetics. The clinical and radiographic results obtained were maintained over a 10-year period.

CONCLUSION

Within the limits of this as a single case, multidisciplinary treatment involving the SIMBO approach appeared to allow long-term improvement of periodontal condition, stability of the dental arches and occlusion, and esthetics in a patient with severe periodontitis, PTM and posterior bite collapse. Future studies with more subjects are needed to evaluate and validate this approach.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

When addressing periodontal disease, SIMBO approach-based multidisciplinary treatment appears safe and effective as a clinical protocol for establishing esthetic and functional rehabilitation in generalized stage IV/grade C periodontitis.