title: Restoration of congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors using mini implants.
abstract: In this author's opinion, the advent of mini implants, or small diameter implants (SDIs) as they are more frequently being called, are becoming in many situations a viable alternative to the more traditional root form implants. They offer advantages of less cost, a more simplified placement technique, usually faster healing times, and generally less post-operative complications. A case presentation is given to demonstrate their usage for a narrow ridge application to restore congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors.
authors.affiliation: roncollinsdds@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000848:Anodontia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003442:Crowns; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D011859:Radiography; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys