The Restorative Management of Hypodontia with Implants: 1. Overview of Alternative Treatment Options

From Volume 30, Issue 10, December 2003 | Pages 562-568

Authors

Claire Morgan

MBBS FRCA

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Guy's Hospital, London

Articles by Claire Morgan

Leslie Howe

BDS, FDS RCS

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, GKT Dental Institute, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust.

Articles by Leslie Howe

Abstract

The first part of this paper discusses the clinical features of patients with hypodontia. Medical, social and clinical factors must be taken into account, along with risks and benefits, before a treatment plan can be recommended and implemented for a patient. An overview of treatment options are considered with examples. In the second part, implant treatment options will be discussed in detail.

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