Pediatric Restorative Option for Congenitally Missing Anterior Teeth: A Carolina Bridge Case Series
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Health and Oral Research - Year 2022, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Congenital absence of permanent maxillary lateral incisors can have a negative impact on adolescent patients from a functional and psychological standpoint. Historically used treatment options for hypodontia are invasive, warranting preparation of the abutment teeth and/or comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Dental implants are a preferred modality without the need for abutment preparation; however, are contraindicated until the completion of skeletal growth. This case-series presents two case-reports of adolescent patients with congenitally missing permanent maxillary lateral incisors restored using a novel resin-bonded bridge (Carolina Bridge). The Carolina Bridge is a conservative, esthetic, cost-effective, reversible, long-term, interim treatment option to replace missing teeth until implant-supported restorations are indicated. The basics of the Carolina Bridge including indications, contraindications, case selection criteria and clinical fabrication steps are presented in detail to help clinicians with treatment planning and execution.
Authors and Affiliations
Puranik Chaitanya P1*, Yinger Sheaffer2, Ólafsson Vilhelm G3
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.46889/JDHOR.2022.3107
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