An Interdisciplinary Approach for Management of Missing Canines with Implant Supported Cantilevered Prosthesis

Abstract

Missing tooth in the anterior region of the maxilla lies in aesthetic zone and create quite noticeable discrepancies. With a paradigmshift in the patient expectations towards functional as well as aesthetically appealing replacements for edentulism, the implant basedoral rehabilitation has emerged as a sole winner in fulfilling all aspects of patient needs. Interdisciplinary team treatment planning is aparamount approach for achieving optimal final aesthetics. This article aims to present a case report of replacement of bilaterally missing maxillary canine and lateral incisors with cantilever prosthesis using an interdisciplinary approach.