Open AccessTreating congenitally missing teeth with an interdisciplinary approach
Author(s) -
Ashutosh Nirola,
Shallu Joshi Bhardwaj,
Anuj Wangoo,
Amardeep Singh Chugh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.124515
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , maxillary lateral incisor , treatment modality , premolar , incisor , lateral incisor , maxillary central incisor , molar , surgery
Congenitally missing teeth are frequently presented to the dentist. Interdisciplinary approach may be needed for the proper treatment plan. The available treatment modalities to replace congenitally missing teeth include prosthodontic fixed and removable prostheses, resin bonded retainers, orthodontic movement of maxillary canine to the lateral incisor site and single tooth implants. Dental implants offer a promising treatment option for placement of congenitally missing teeth. Interdisciplinary approach may be needed in these cases. This article aims to present a case report of replacement of bilaterally congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors and right mandibular second premolar with dental implants.