Prosthetic rehabilitation of congenitally missing canines: a case series

Quintessence Int. 2014 Nov-Dec;45(10):847-51. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a32564.

Abstract

Hypodontia is a relatively common finding, although rarely are the canines the missing teeth. Congenitally missing canines are challenging to treat because of their unique role in the masticatory system and the fact that they are in the esthetic zone. This article discusses two patients with missing permanent canines, various treatment planning considerations, and the provided prosthetic solutions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aluminum Silicates / chemistry
  • Anodontia / rehabilitation*
  • Crowns
  • Cuspid / abnormalities*
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Dental Porcelain / chemistry
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Dental Veneers
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Potassium Compounds / chemistry
  • Zirconium / chemistry

Substances

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Dental Materials
  • Potassium Compounds
  • Dental Porcelain
  • feldspar
  • Zirconium
  • zirconium oxide