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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 797-802 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Quintessence international |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Nov 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- All ceramic
- Biocompatibility
- Hypodontia
- Shaded zirconia
- Soft tissue stability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry