title: Implant-retained precision two-stage single-tooth replacement.
abstract: The restoration of an anterior edentulous space due to a congenitally missing lateral incisor presents the dentist with a restorative challenge. Treatment of a young patient requires that the restoration be conservative as well as esthetic. This article presents the rationale for use of an osseo-integrated implant to support a single-tooth restoration. The final result was esthetic, functional, and promoted a healthy periodontium.
authors.affiliation: Loyola University Dental School, Maywood, IL.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Sager
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Thies
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D000848:Anodontia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite