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[The single missing tooth. Treatment possibilities from an orthodontic view point]
R M Kiekens1, A M Kuijpers-Jagtman
1Vakgroep Orthodontie en Orale Biologie, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|April 5, 2002
Summary
A standard treatment plan for single missing teeth is unavailable. Treatment depends on patient factors, malocclusion, and available space, with options including orthodontic closure, auto-transplantation, or dental implants.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Implantology
Context:
- Managing single missing teeth presents complex clinical challenges.
- Treatment decisions are multifactorial, influenced by patient-specific variables.
Purpose:
- To outline the decision-making process for single tooth replacement.
- To discuss various treatment modalities and their indications.
Summary:
- No single treatment protocol exists for single missing teeth.
- Factors influencing treatment include age, facial profile, occlusion, bone availability, and aesthetics.
- Treatment options encompass orthodontic space management, auto-transplantation, and dental implants, often requiring bone augmentation.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for clinicians to personalize single tooth replacement strategies.
- Highlights the importance of diagnostic setup for predictable outcomes.
- Emphasizes the need for bone augmentation in implant cases for successful prosthodontic replacement.