title: Treating congenitally missing teeth with an interdisciplinary approach.
abstract: Congenitally missing teeth are frequently presented to the dentist. Interdisciplinary approach may be needed for the proper treatment plan. The available treatment modalities to replace congenitally missing teeth include prosthodontic fixed and removable prostheses, resin bonded retainers, orthodontic movement of maxillary canine to the lateral incisor site and single tooth implants. Dental implants offer a promising treatment option for placement of congenitally missing teeth. Interdisciplinary approach may be needed in these cases. This article aims to present a case report of replacement of bilaterally congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors and right mandibular second premolar with dental implants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Ashutosh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nirola
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Shallu J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bhardwaj
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Anuj
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wangoo
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Amardeep Singh
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Chugh
keywords: Congenitally missing teeth; dental implants; interdisciplinary approach