Maxillary canine restoration: a case report
Morris, G.A.; Lehman, G.A.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 20(9): 823
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1548-8578 PMID: 10649953 Document Number: 511865
The replacement of a single tooth with osseointegrated dental implants presents a unique challenge to both the prosthodontist and the surgeon. When anterior teeth are replaced, it is difficult to design an occlusal scheme that will direct forces down the long axis of an implant. This is especially true when the canine is involved. Wide-diameter implants offer advantages, such as increased surface area of implant to bone, stronger prosthetics, stronger implants, and less screw loosening or breakage when compared to standard-diameter implants. The single-stage technique is advantageous in terms of soft-tissue predictability, and it eliminates the need for second-stage surgery.