Author/Authors :
İzgi, Ayça Deniz Dicle Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Protetik Diş Tedavisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Dildeş, Reyyan Garan Dicle Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ortodonti Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Kahraman, Berfin , Hamamcı, Nihal Dicle Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ortodonti Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye , Kale, Ediz Dicle Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Protetik Diş Tedavisi Anabilim Dalı, Türkiye
Abstract :
Lateral incisor agenesis is an important cause for the esthetic smile disharmony due to strategic location. These clinical cases besides multidisciplinary are always treated under the strong influence of either the orthodontic or the prosthodontic discipline. The first approach consists of orthodontic mesial replacement of the missing lateral with the existing canine and giving it an incisor shape, whereas the last approach constitutes a conventional fixed-partial-denture treatment or implant supported prostheses for the missing incisors. This clinical report represents the multidisciplinary rehabilitation of a 21-year-old male with bilateral congenitally missing upper lateral incisors. After orthodontic therapy and providing the necessary space for the laterals, bilateral implant placement and prosthetic treatment was carried out. Incorporation of zirconium reinforced abutments and all ceramic crowns to the therapy had provided attractive and confident smile for the patient.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Lateral incisor agenesis , orthodontic therapy , single tooth implant therapy , esthetics
