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Zainab Hasan Sulaimani
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
ScientificTracks Abstracts: Dentist Case Rep
The replacement of single tooth in pre-maxilla is challenging because of highly specific soft and hard tissue criteria, in addition to all other esthetic, phonetic, functional and occlusal requirements. Anterior single- tooth implant is the modality of choice to replace missing congenitally maxillary lateral incisors 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. Implants are a viable option for replacement of congenitally missing lateral incisors and should be considered before the commencement of definitive treatment plan. Early diagnosis and proper planning can achieve excellent aesthetics. Interdisciplinary treatment plays a vital role to achieve an excellent, esthetic result for a most predictable outcome. The aims for this presentation to present a case series of replacement of bilaterally, congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors with dental implants.
Zainab Hasan Sulaimani is a dentist and educator with a comprehensive and unique expertise. She combines her dual roles as the program director for the dental implant fellowship at jeddah specialty dental center, saudi arabia, as well as holding the title of consultant in restorative and dental implants.
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