title: [Front tooth replacement and the possible application of implants in young patients].
abstract: Oral implantology is a new treatment alternative and is often considered for treating the loss of teeth in patients of all ages. However, care has to be taken when using implants in younger patients, as implants in the growing patient can have considerable disadvantages. In this article indications, contra-indications and risks are discussed and an overview of conventional treatment alternatives is given. Finally, guidelines for the use of implants in children and adolescents are formulated.
authors.affiliation: Centrum voor Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hertel
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Postema
authors.forename: F P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: van der Linden
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Creugers
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000502:physiology*; D012306:Risk