Implant Replacement of Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Case Report

Abstract

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.

Two Treatment Approaches for Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors: A Case

“…To satisfy the "golden proportion" principle of esthetics, the space for the maxillary lateral incisor should be approximately two-thirds of the width of the central incisor. [9] However, if the patient is missing only one maxillary lateral incisor, the space required to achieve symmetrical esthetics and occlusion is primarily dictated by the width of the contralateral incisor [22]. The optimal time for placement of fixed prosthesis is after the growth of the maxilla, mandible and alveolus is complete.…”