Missing anterior teeth: treatment options and their orthodontic implications.
Recent advances in restorative and surgical materials and techniques have increased the treatment options available for patients who are missing an anterior tooth. The factors influencing the management of such patients and the orthodontic implications of these treatment options are discussed in this paper.
Bowden
D E
DE
Chester Royal Infirmary, England.
Harrison
J E
JE
D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000637:transplantation*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques