Temporary Replacement of Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors with Orthodontic Miniscrew Implants in Growing Patients: Rationale, Clinical Technique, and Long-Term Results. (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cope, Jason B; McFadden, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthodontics. Volume 41(2014)Supplement 1
• Page Start: s62
• Page End: s74
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: Temporary anchorage device -- miniscrew -- miniscrew implant -- lateral incisor -- restoration; Orthodontics -- Periodicals; 617.643005
• DOI: 10.1179/1465313314Y.0000000112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1465-3125

Abstract

The missing maxillary lateral incisor in adolescent patients presents an orthodontic challenge. Historically, there have been three treatment options to address this clinical problem: (1) canine substitution, (2) tooth auto-transplantation, and (3) dental restoration. Unfortunately, these methods are not without limitation. A novel treatment concept, originating in 2003 and utilizing orthodontic miniscrew implants, is presented along with the rationale, clinical technique and 8 years of follow-up.