TY - JOUR
T1 - Replacement of missing maxillary canines with dental implants
T2 - prosthesis design considerations.
AU - Sadan, Avishai
AU - Blatz, Markus B.
AU - Dederich, Douglas N.
AU - Bellerino, Mike
PY - 2004/10
Y1 - 2004/10
N2 - Replacing a missing canine with a dental implant is the optimal treatment plan. The strategic roles canines play in maintaining normal function and the high visibility of these teeth, especially in the maxilla, require a restoration that provides uncompromised function and aesthetics. Eliminating lateral forces on the implant can minimize implant complications, but in young patients (ie, with steep canine guidance) achieving such a goal presents a restorative challenge. This article discusses several considerations (ie, ease of maintenance, retrievability) that will affect the design of the definitive restoration.
AB - Replacing a missing canine with a dental implant is the optimal treatment plan. The strategic roles canines play in maintaining normal function and the high visibility of these teeth, especially in the maxilla, require a restoration that provides uncompromised function and aesthetics. Eliminating lateral forces on the implant can minimize implant complications, but in young patients (ie, with steep canine guidance) achieving such a goal presents a restorative challenge. This article discusses several considerations (ie, ease of maintenance, retrievability) that will affect the design of the definitive restoration.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 15597525
AN - SCOPUS:16544394103
SN - 1534-6846
VL - 16
SP - 625-630; quiz 632
JO - Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD
JF - Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD
IS - 9
ER -