Dental Publication / Article Details |
|
Maxillary Lateral Incisor Implants: Planning with the Aid of Orthodontics
Author(s):
Vincent G. Kokich, Sr., DDS, MSD
Date Added:
1/1/0001
|
Summary:
Implants are commonly used to replace congenitally missing lateral incisors in adolescent orthodontic patients. However, these restorations are often challenging for the orthodontist, surgeon, and restorative dentist. In some patients, the space across the alveolar crest is too narrow to permit the surgeon to place the implant. Occasionally the root apices of the adjacent central incisor and canine are in close proximity. In other cases the ridge thickness could be inadequate and require augmentation. When the orthodontist opens the space, the papilla heights are adversely affected. Some adolescent patients have altered passive eruption after orthodontic treatment that affects the level of the gingival margins. Finally, questions often arise regarding the appropriate age for implant placement in these young patients. If not addressed, these issues could compromise the esthetics of the implant restoration. This article will use several clinical examples to discuss each of these six potential problems and provide guildelines for their solutions.
|
|
Related Articles |
|
|
Adjunctive Role of Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic tooth movement may be a substantial benefit to the adult periorestorative patient. Many adults who seek routine restorative dentistry have problems with tooth malposition that compromise their ability to clean and maintain their dentitions. If these individuals also are susceptible to periodontal disease, tooth malposition may be an exacerbating factor that could cause premature loss of specific teeth. Orthodontic appliances have become smaller, less noticeable, and easier to maintain…
|
|
|
|
Orthodontics vs Restorative Materials
Today's "cosmetically aware" adult patients are seeking out advice and opinions about oral/facial esthetics from dental professionals. Recently, many articles have been published about the "quick fixes" available in esthetic therapy. With the advent of next-generation restorative materials and the ability to predictably bond to remaining tooth structures, some authors advocate composite bonding or veneering of misaligned teeth, rather than orthodontic therapy. Composite bonding or veneering are…
|
|
|
|
Using Orthodontic Intrusion of Abraded Incisors to Facilitate Restoration
<p><b>Background.</b> The authors examined the effects of orthodontic intrusion of abraded incisors in adult patients to facilitate restoration, focusing specifically on changes in alveolar bone level and root length.</p> <p><b>Methods. </b>The authors analyzed records of 43 consecutive adult patients (mean age 45.9 years). They identified intrusion by means of cephalometric radiographs and bone level and root length by means of periapical radiographs. They calculated treatment differences from…
| Author(s): |
Vincent G. Kokich, Sr., DDS, MSD; Lucien J. Bellamy, DMD, MSD, Jake A. Weissman |
|
View Article>>
|
|
|
|
Related Videos |
|
|
|
|
Orthodontic Camouflage
A lecture sharing how to deal with the limitations of orthodontic treatment.
| Presented By: |
Thomas Sperling, DDS |
| Presentation Style: |
Lecture |
| Community Rating: |
|
|
Watch Now>>
|
|
|
|
Related Courses |
|
|
Orthodontics
A 4 part course worth 1 CEU
| Presented By: |
Thomas Sperling, DDS; Michael Sonick, DMD; Sergio Rubinstein, DDS |
| Presentation Style: |
Online Course |
| CE Hours: |
1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) |
|
Watch Now>>
|
|
|
|
|
