Showkatbakhsh R, Jamilian A. Opening or closing space for replacing upper incisors. Two case reports. Rev Esp Ortod. 2010; 40(3): 181-5
Aim: Maxillary anterior teeth loss may cause esthetic and functional problems for the patients. Implant restorations have become a routine treatment for the replacement of missing incisors. However, successful treatment for such situations may necessitate a minimally invasive technique. The purpose of these two case reports was to compare the outcome of implant insertion with that of space closure in two patients.
Materials and Methods: These case reports describe two patients who lost their maxillary right central incisors due to trauma. The first patient was treated with implant insertion; however, the second one was treated with space closure.
Result and Conclusion: The first patient returned with some esthetic complaints after twenty years; however, a favorable outcome was achieved in the second case.
Keywords
Missing maxillary incisor; implant; orthodontic sp
The effects of dental beauty on mental health is an interesting subject which has been…
Pediatric dentistry has always been an important source of concern for parents. Commonly due as…
One of the most common reasons for why children are afraid of dentistry is that…
A crossbite is a type of malocclusion, or a misalignment of teeth, in which upper…
Angular cheilitis or angular stomatitis is a skin inflammatory disorder affecting corners of our mouth.…
Teeth, gums and jaw’s form are the most important constituents of a smile design. For…