Missing Lateral Incisors and Bony deficiencies

This lecture explores the dilemma of treating patients with missing lateral incisors and bony deficiencies in the anterior maxilla.

The various treatment options are discussed, as well as the advantages, disadvantages and long term implications of the various options for treatment.

The main focus is on canine substitution as opposed to implant supported prostheses.

The consequences of placing implants with respect to age and infraposition are explored with reference to the contemporary literature.

Various nuances with respect to treatment mechanics when carrying out canine substitution are discussed.