Management of a Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor with Orthodontics, Bone Grafting (a New Method) and Single-Tooth Implant: A Case Report

Abstract

Careful treatment planning, space management, augmentation of bone and attention to the details of implant surgical and prosthetic techniques are important factors when treating anterior maxilla specially replacement of missing teeth. This case report addresses a chair-side ridge augmentation procedure using autograft bone harvested with trephine drills and placed without using screws and the fundamental considerations related to replacement of a congenitally missing lateral incisor by a team approach

Keywords

• Case report
• dental implant
• lateral incisor
• ridge augmentation procedure