Implant replacement of congenitally missing lateral incisors: a case report.
Implants can readily be placed and restored in congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor sites with predictable results if surgical, periodontal, and prosthodontic conditions are favorable. A case report using dental implants to replace bilateral congenitally absent maxillary lateral incisors for teenage female identical twins is presented.
Winkler
Sheldon
S
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, Glendale, Arizona, USA. swinkdent@cox.net
Boberick
Kenneth G
KG
Braid
Stanton
S
Wood
Robert
R
Cari
Michael J
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D003442:Crowns; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities; D008437:Maxilla; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic
D015921:Dental Implants