The effect of adult growth on an anterior maxillary single-tooth implant: a clinical report.
This clinical report describes an apparent change in the position of a metal ceramic crown cemented, for approximately 1 decade, on a single anterior implant. The continuing growth of the adult facial bones is presented as a plausible explanation for this clinical scenario.
Tarlow
Jeffrey L
JL
Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, NY 10010, USA. jeffrey.tarlow@med.va.gov
D000328:Adult; D002484:Cementation; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000254:growth & development*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys
D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys