Growth considerations in planning treatment of avulsion in an adolescent

Reimplantation failure of avulsed anterior teeth in an adolescent patient requires removal of the attempted-reimplanted teeth and consideration of several restorative options. These options may include a removable partial denture, as well as a transitional bridge or permanent fixed prosthesis. In all cases, the potential effects of the adolescent's expected amount and directions of maxillary and mandibular growth must be considered. A case is presented examining how maxillary growth may affect the restorative treatment options for avulsed anterior teeth replacement for an adolescent boy. Unfortunately, the patient and family were unable to complete treatment due to financial considerations. Consequently, the case presented here is submitted as a treatment planning exercise.