Replacement of missing maxillary canines with dental implants: prosthesis design considerations.
Replacing a missing canine with a dental implant is the optimal treatment plan. The strategic roles canines play in maintaining normal function and the high visibility of these teeth, especially in the maxilla, require a restoration that provides uncompromised function and aesthetics. Eliminating lateral forces on the implant can minimize implant complications, but in young patients (ie, with steep canine guidance) achieving such a goal presents a restorative challenge. This article discusses several considerations (ie, ease of maintenance, retrievability) that will affect the design of the definitive restoration.
Sadan
Avishai
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Department of Restorative and General Dentistry, Case School of Dental Medicine, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-4905, USA. Avishai.Sadan@Case.edu
Blatz
Markus B
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Dederich
Douglas N
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Bellerino
Mike
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D000328:Adult; D003481:Cuspid; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans