Abstract
Patient: A 26-year-old female patient visited our institution requesting esthetic treatment for congenitally missing teeth in the area of the upper-left lateral incisor and a maxillary median diastema. Following the completion of orthodontic treatment, the maxillary midline and diastema between the upper-left canine and first upper-left premolar were closed. The edentulous space between the upper-left lateral incisor was restored with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis. Porcelain fused to a metal crown was used as the final restoration, and the patient received a good prognosis for four years.
Discussion: Some factors increase labial bone resorption. Clinicians must carefully follow changes in the labial bone and gingiva.
Conclusion: This case suggests that implant-supported fixed prostheses are possible treatments for congenitally missing teeth in the area of the upper-left lateral incisors.
