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Replacement of missing tooth in esthetic zone with implant-supported fixed prosthesis

Authors :
Sunil Kumar Mishra
Ramesh Chowdhary
Padmakar S Patil
Srinivasa B Rao
Source :
Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 85-88 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2017.

Abstract

In the anterior region, the common reason for tooth loss is due to traumatic injury or congenital anomaly. Loss of a single tooth may cause functional and esthetic deficits to the patient. There are different treatment options available for replacing a missing incisor. Implant dentistry should be considered as first treatment alternative for replace a missing tooth. This case report presents the replacement of a missing maxillary left central incisor in a compromised site with dental implants along with bone graft followed by frenectomy to obtain a good clinical result and for better function and esthetics of the patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23214848
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0d3d6c9ffa9d4527844db19f3e87f505
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/amhs.amhs_22_17