This lecture will deal with the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment options for replacement of missing maxillary central and/or lateral incisors in young and adult/elderly patients. The short- and long-term appearance associated with the following treatment options will be covered:

orthodontic space closure - combination of carefully detailed orthodontic treatment and techniques from esthetic dentistry (restoration with porcelain laminate veneers and hybrid composites)
autotransplantation of developing premolars (restoration of the abnormal crowns with porcelain veneer crowns)
single tooth implants (restoration with porcelain crowns)

Particular emphasis will be given to the following: (1) esthetic outcome, (2) practicality and safety, (3) evidence base, and (4) long-term results for each of the alternative solutions. Learning objectives: Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary central incisors; appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary lateral incisors; learn about the advantages of ultrathin porcelain laminate veneers compared with conventional porcelain fused to gold or all-ceramic crowns; learn about the long-term outcomes when teeth are replaced in young adult patients.

Learning Objectives:

Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary central incisors
Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages for the different treatment options to replace missing maxillary lateral incisors
Learn about the advantages of ultrathin porcelain laminate veneers compared with conventional porcelain fused to gold or all ceramic crowns
Learn about the long-term outcomes when teeth are replaced in young adult patients

Bjorn U. Zachrisson DDS, MSD, PhD

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