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Mehran Bahrami1, Fariba Saleh Saber2, Amirreza Hendi3
1Dental Research Center, Department of Prosthodontics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran.
Congenitally missing teeth, a common dental issue, can be treated with implants or resin-bonded bridges. This study shows successful interdisciplinary treatments for missing teeth and diastema using modern dental technologies.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Congenitally missing teeth, or hypodontia, is a frequent dental anomaly.
- Treatment options include space maintenance, resin-bonded-fixed-partial-dentures (RBFPDs), and dental implants.
Observation:
- This study explored interdisciplinary treatment approaches for congenitally missing teeth and diastema.
- Two patient cases were presented: one treated with small-diameter implants and another with CAD/CAM fabricated RBFPDs using digital impressions.
Findings:
- Both treatment modalities resulted in complete patient satisfaction.
- The study highlights the efficacy of modern dental technologies in managing hypodontia and diastema.
Implications:
- Interdisciplinary approaches combined with advanced technologies offer effective solutions for dental anomalies.
- These findings support the use of digital impressions, CAD/CAM, and small-diameter implants in restorative dentistry.
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