title: Treatment of the adolescent trauma patient with endosseous implants: a case study.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Smiler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015607:Stents