A missing front tooth not only affects your smile but also impacts confidence, speech, and chewing ability. In this case, our patient presented with a missing upper front tooth and pain in another tooth. With advanced endodontics and prosthetic care, we restored both function and esthetics successfully
Patient’s Chief Complaint
The patient reported:
- Missing upper front tooth, affecting appearance and confidence.
- Pain in tooth 22 (upper left lateral incisor).
- Desire for a permanent, natural-looking solution to restore the smile.
Clinical & Radiographic Findings
- Missing tooth noted in the upper anterior region.
- Tooth 22 showed deep caries with pulpal involvement.
- Radiograph confirmed the need for root canal therapy irt 22.
Treatment Procedure
1. Single Sitting Root Canal Treatment (RCT) irt 22
- Local anesthesia was administered for patient comfort.
- Access opening was made, and the canal was thoroughly cleaned and shaped.
- Irrigation with sodium hypochlorite and saline ensured disinfection.
- Obturation was completed in the same appointment using gutta-percha and sealer.
2. Post-Endodontic Restoration
- Tooth 22 was sealed and restored immediately after RCT to reinforce the structure.
3. Crown Placement (Bridge from 13 to 23)
- As the patient had a missing front tooth, a dental bridge was planned from tooth 13 to 23 (canine to canine).
- Adjacent teeth were prepared to support the bridge.
- A high-quality, esthetic crown bridge was fabricated and cemented to restore the patient’s smile.
Outcome and Follow-Up
- Patient reported relief from pain in tooth 22 after RCT.
- The missing tooth was replaced seamlessly with the bridge.
- Smile, speech, and function were restored with natural esthetics.
- The patient was extremely satisfied with the transformation.
Why Choose a Dental Bridge?
- Immediate replacement of missing teeth.
- Natural-looking esthetics with modern crown materials.
- Restores chewing, speaking, and smiling confidently.
- A cost-effective alternative to implants.
Key Takeaway
With advanced dentistry, even patients with pain in one tooth and missing adjacent teeth can regain full function and esthetics in just a few sittings. Single sitting RCT and a dental bridge helped our patient smile with confidence again