A Case Study by Dr. Ao Danting at Chengdu Anyu Dental Implant Hospital

Dr. Ao Danting recently performed a successful single-tooth immediate implant procedure to address a traumatic dental injury. The patient presented with a loose incisor caused by external trauma, complicated by excessive tooth length and a noticeable gap (diastema) between the front teeth. Dr. Ao extracted the compromised tooth and immediately placed a dental implant, simultaneously reconstructing the patient's smile line for a natural and harmonious aesthetic result.

Understanding Immediate Implant Placement

Immediate implant placement is an advanced dental technique where the implant is inserted directly into the socket immediately after a tooth extraction, rather than waiting months for the gum tissue to heal. This approach significantly reduces the overall treatment time and helps preserve the jawbone and gum contour, which is critical for a natural-looking smile. By combining the extraction and implantation into a single procedure, patients can often leave the clinic with a temporary crown on the same day, minimizing the social and functional impact of tooth loss.

DR. Ao Danting

Ao Danting
Attending Physician
Ph.D. in Clinical Stomatology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Member of the Chinese Stomatological Association
Specialist Member of the Pediatric Dentistry Committee, Chinese Stomatological Association
Specialist Member of the Private Dental Medical Branch
Graduated from the West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, obtaining a Ph.D. in Clinical Stomatology through a continuous undergraduate, master's, and doctoral program. Specializes in internal medicine, periodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric oral health management. Particularly skilled in treating adult toothaches, acute and chronic gum bleeding, removable and fixed denture restoration, pediatric fillings, and primary tooth extractions.
Participated in national-level fund projects and published several papers in Chinese core journals.