Dr. Tin Crinć

An 80-year-old patient presented with pain and mobility in tooth 25. Clinical and radiographic evaluation revealed advanced periodontal destruction and a hopeless prognosis for tooth 25, while adjacent teeth 24 and 26 tested vital and stable. Tooth 25 was extracted under local anaesthesia, revealing a buccal wall defect. To preserve the alveolar ridge, NOVAMag^® SHIELD was placed and collacone^® was inserted into the socket to support clot stabilization and healing.
The wound was closed with sutures that were removed 10 days later, with uneventful healing and satisfactory soft tissue response. No adverse effects were reported throughout the treatment and healing period. Adequate ridge preservation was achieved, allowing for successful delivery of a fixed dental bridge. The use of the magnesium Shield maintained the critical bone volume required for bridge placement and contributed to achieving excellent aesthetic outcomes.

This case demonstrates the effective use of NOVAMag^® SHIELD and collacone^® for ridge preservation in a periodontally compromised defect, providing a stable foundation for prosthetic rehabilitation.