Missing lateral incisors: implant-related dilemmas

Autor: Wade, Nicola, Shelton, Andrew, Gahan, Matthew
Zdroj: Orthodontic Update; July 2021, Vol. 14 Issue: 3 p139-145, 7p
Abstrakt: This article provides an overview of the management of developmentally missing lateral incisors. When prosthodontic replacement of the missing lateral is required, wherever possible, implant-supported prostheses are considered the preferred definitive replacement option. The developmentally missing lateral incisor presents a unique aesthetic challenge. Developments in dental implant systems have implications in the management of this particular clinical situation.CPD/Clinical Relevance:To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary dental care, including the orthodontist and restorative dentist, in treatment of patients with missing lateral incisors.
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