Management of Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors with Orthodontics and Single-Tooth Implants: Two Case Reports

Abstract

Careful preoperative treatment planning, augmentation of hard and soft tissues, and attention to the details of implant surgical and prosthetic techniques are areas that must be addressed when treating the anterior maxilla. This report addresses the fundamental considerations related to replacement of congenitally missing lateral incisors by a team approach.

Keywords: Implant, incisor, orthodontics