GS6: Interactive Multidisciplinary Clinical Approaches to Anterior Missing Teeth – What You See is Not What You Get
Program Track: Interdisciplinary Therapy
Presenters
Description
This presentation will discuss the myriad of challenges and complexities encountered when planning treatment for missing maxillary lateral incisors and managing missing single anterior teeth. Many factors need to be taken into consideration when deciding how to replace missing anterior teeth especially lateral incisors. These factors include: the condition of adjacent teeth and supporting tissues, available space, occlusion ankylosis, restorative options, timing, age and esthetics The speakers will provide their thought process, rationale, and strategies involved in selecting between the various options and situations.
Schedule:
1:15 PM – Introductions and Case Examples
1:25 PM – Teppei Tsukiyama and Junta Kido
1:55 PM – Jim Janakievski and Gregg Kinzer
2:25 PM – Hector Sarmiento and Jaime Royal
2:55 – 3:15 PM – Interactive Q & A
Educational Objectives
- • Recognize and understand the challenges of replacing maxillary lateral incisors.
- • Develop treatment options for missing single anterior teeth: ankylosis, orthodontic intervention, restorative considerations, periodontal management, and possible dental implant placement.
- • Understand the specific considerations for each option.
CE Hours: 2
