Treatment of the adolescent trauma patient with endosseous implants: a case study

Adolescent patients who lose permanent dentition through trauma require treatment that considers factors not involved in the treatment of adults. Endosseous implants and a temporary prosthesis were utilized in this case to provide optimum aesthetics in a manner that addressed the evolving dentition, growing skeletal bases, and social and psychologic needs. The learning objective of this case study is the treatment of adolescent trauma and a detailed surgical procedure.