Updated implant-retained restorative solutions in patients with hypodontia

Stefan Holst, Hans Geiselhöringer, Emeka Nkenke, Markus Bernhard Blatz, Alexandra Ioana Holst

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Abstract

Hypodontia is often found during orthodontic screening and occurs with a prevalence of between 5% and 10%. One or more congenitally missing permanent teeth is a clinical finding that affects both male and female patients. Although maintaining deciduous teeth is an option in a few cases, the majority of patients with agenesis of teeth require extraction and orthodontic space closure or restorative treatment. Depending on the number and location of missing teeth, implant-supported fixed single-tooth restorations provide excellent long-term results. Choosing appropriate treatment techniques and materials will result in long-term clinical function, stability, and esthetic success.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)797-802
Number of pages6
JournalQuintessence international
Volume39
Issue number10
StatePublished - Nov 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • All ceramic
  • Biocompatibility
  • Hypodontia
  • Shaded zirconia
  • Soft tissue stability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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