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The Procera Maryland Bridge: a case report.
1Private Practice, Hickory, NC 28601, USA. drdk@mac.com
Summary
Congenital partial hypodontia, often affecting lateral incisors, presents treatment challenges. A novel all-ceramic Maryland Bridge offers a promising alternative with excellent esthetics and strength.
Area of Science:
- Dental Restorations
- Adolescent Dentistry
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Congenital partial hypodontia is a common dental anomaly.
- Existing treatments for adolescents have significant drawbacks.
- Restorative dentists face challenges treating congenitally missing lateral incisors.
Observation:
- A novel all-ceramic Maryland Bridge has become available.
- This bridge offers excellent esthetics and strength.
- The Procera Maryland Bridge is a potential alternative treatment.
Findings:
- The Procera Maryland Bridge was used successfully in a presented case.
- This all-ceramic Maryland Bridge addresses the dilemma of missing lateral incisors.
- The treatment option appears to deliver excellent esthetics and strength.
Implications:
- This novel all-ceramic Maryland Bridge may offer a satisfactory solution for patients with congenitally missing lateral incisors.
- It provides an alternative treatment option for a widespread condition.
- Further investigation into its long-term efficacy is warranted.
