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Transitional Dental implant in Adolescent Patient - A Narrative Review
Rakshith Hegde1, Sharan Sargod2, Sudhindra Baliga3
1Department of Prosthodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Summary
Transitional implants offer a viable alternative to traditional prostheses for adolescents, provided growth patterns are carefully assessed. Long-term follow-up demonstrates their potential efficacy in this patient group.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Implantology
Background:
- Literature review on transitional implants for adolescents.
- Case report with 5-year follow-up.
Observation:
- Systematic search of PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.
- Inclusion of 34 English-language papers.
Findings:
- Transitional implants are a potential alternative to removable or fixed resin bonded dental prostheses in adolescents.
- Requires thorough assessment of growth patterns and prediction of growth completion.
Implications:
- Suggests transitional implants as a treatment option for adolescent patients.
- Highlights the importance of growth assessment prior to implant consideration.
