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Managing congenitally missing lateral incisors. Part III: single-tooth implants.
Greggory A Kinzer1, Vincent O Kokich
1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. gkinzer@seanet.com
Summary
Replacing congenitally missing lateral incisors requires careful consideration of treatment options. An interdisciplinary approach is crucial for predictable outcomes when planning single-tooth implants.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Orthodontics
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Congenitally missing lateral incisors present a common clinical challenge.
- Existing treatment options include canine substitution, tooth-supported restorations, and single-tooth implants.
- Treatment selection depends on malocclusion, anterior relationships, space requirements, and adjacent tooth condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine interdisciplinary issues in treatment planning single-tooth implants for congenitally missing lateral incisors.
- To highlight criteria for evaluating treatment options for optimal esthetics and long-term predictability.
Main Methods:
- Review of interdisciplinary considerations for single-tooth implant placement.
- Evaluation of specific criteria for treatment planning.
- Discussion of three treatment alternatives for missing lateral incisors.
Main Results:
- Single-tooth implants are a common alternative for missing teeth.
- An interdisciplinary approach is vital for successful implant placement.
- Conservative treatment satisfying esthetic and functional needs is ideal.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary treatment planning is essential for predictable outcomes in replacing congenitally missing lateral incisors with single-tooth implants.
- Careful evaluation of specific criteria ensures optimal esthetics and function.