Implants in adolescents: a literature review and case reports.
A retrospective review of a limited number of adolescents with implants was conducted to compare the behavior of these implants with studies in which implants had been placed in growing animals. Growth of the facial skeleton is also reviewed. Implants placed in the growing alveolus behave like ankylosed teeth and become submerged as the surrounding bone grows. Cessation of facial growth should occur prior to implant placement in adolescents.
Westwood
R M
RM
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
Duncan
J M
JM
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D000848:Anodontia / Q000601:surgery; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D016348:Osseointegration; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology
D015921:Dental Implants