Dr. Rupa Hamal - Surgical Case 6a

Problem: This patient had caries on #6 under an existing bridge with periapical pathosis.
Solution: The following major dental procedures were performed: root canal, and fabrication of a 6-unit replacement bridge.

Figure 1. Before treatment.
Figure 2. After bridge removal and root canal treatment.
Figure 3. Temporary bridge fabricated for teeth #6-#9.
Figure 4. Temporary bridge in place.
Figure 5. Preparation for cast post and core placement: drill.
Figure 6. Preparation for cast post and core placement: plastic.
Figure 7. Preparation for cast post and core placement: checking depth and position.
Figure 8. Build-up with GC resin pattern for core.
Figure 9. Build-up: palatal view.
Figure 10. Post and core in GC pattern resin.
Figure 11. Gold post and core returned from lab.
Figure 12. Cast post and core cemented in place.
Figure 13. Gingival retraction using double cord technique.
Figure 14. Impression made with Aquasil.
Figure 15. Six-unit temporary bridge placed.