Description
This lecture will deal with the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment options for replacement of missing maxillary central and/or lateral incisors in young and adult/elderly patients. The short- and long-term appearance associated with the following treatment options will be covered:
- orthodontic space closure - combination of carefully detailed orthodontic treatment and techniques from esthetic dentistry (restoration with porcelain laminate veneers and hybrid composites)
- autotransplantation of developing premolars (restoration of the abnormal crowns with porcelain veneer crowns)
- single tooth implants (restoration with porcelain crowns)
Particular emphasis will be given to the following: (1) esthetic outcome, (2) practicality and safety, (3) evidence base, and (4) long-term results for each of the alternative solutions. Learning objectives: Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary central incisors; appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary lateral incisors; learn about the advantages of ultrathin porcelain laminate veneers compared with conventional porcelain fused to gold or all-ceramic crowns; learn about the long-term outcomes when teeth are replaced in young adult patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary central incisors
- Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary lateral incisors
- Learn about the advantages of ultrathin porcelain laminate veneers compared with conventional porcelain fused to gold or all ceramic crowns
- Learn about the long-term outcomes when teeth are replaced in young adult patients
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