A Case-Based Report on Prosthetic Management of Anterior Tooth Loss in Children: Developmental vs. Acquired Causes

Anterior tooth loss in children, whether arising from developmental anomalies such as congenital agenesis or acquired conditions like early childhood caries, can compromise oral function, facial esthetics, and psychosocial well-being. This case report presents the prosthetic rehabilitation of two pediatric patients with distinct etiologies of anterior tooth loss. In one instance, a removable partial denture was fabricated to restore function and appearance following the caries-related loss of maxillary incisors, while in the other, a lingual arch incorporating a single-tooth pontic was employed to preserve space and esthetics in a child with bilateral agenesis of mandibular central incisors. Both treatment approaches were individualized according to the patient's growth stage and clinical requirements, resulting in favorable outcomes in terms of oral function, esthetic improvement, and psychosocial adaptation.