J Korean Acad Prosthodont.
2005 Jun;43(3):331-337.
Mini ongoing implant to replace anterior single missing tooth with limited space: A clinical report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Yonsei, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract
- For a missing teeth, orthodontic treatment may be a better choice of treatment in comparison to a conventional prosthetic replacement such as FPD, resin bonded prosthesis in view of aesthetics, periodontal health and function. Occasionally after an orthodontic treatment, an insufficient space may occur. The mini-implant could be an alternative in situations of narrow ridge dimension, where conventional root form implant could be compromised. The aim of this clinical report is to describe how a space that could not be restored with a traditional root form endosteal implant was managed and to present a technique to achieve optimal anterior esthetics in single implant restoration.