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Managing Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors. Part III: Single‐Tooth Implants
Author(s) -
KINZER GREGGORY A.,
KOKICH VINCENT O.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2005.tb00116.x
Subject(s) - orthodontics , medicine , dentistry , malocclusion , incisor
Three treatment options exist for the replacement of congenitally missing lateral incisors. They include canine substitution, a tooth‐supported restoration, and a single‐tooth implant. Selecting the appropriate treatment option depends on the malocclusion, anterior relationship, specific space requirements, and condition of the adjacent teeth. The ideal treatment is the most conservative option that satisfies individual esthetic and functional requirements. Today, the single‐tooth implant has become one of the most common treatment alternatives for the replacement of missing teeth. This article closely examines the many interdisciplinary issues that arise when treatment planning the placement of single‐tooth implants in patients with congenitally missing lateral incisors. The specific criteria that must be evaluated illustrate the importance of an interdisciplinary treatment approach to achieve optimal esthetics and long‐term predictability. This is the final article of a three‐part series discussing the three treatment alternatives for replacing congenitally missing lateral incisors.