Subject: Basic medicine
Subject: Clinical medicine
Subject: Health biotechnology
Subject: Health sciences
Subject: Other medical sciences
Year: 2026
Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Type: PeerReviewed
Title: Single tooth implant or prosthetic bridge construction in case of incisor hypodontia?
Author: Nikolovski, Bruno
Author: Evrosimovska, Biljana
Author: Petrovski, Mihajlo
Author: Stojanovic, Simona
Author: Zlatanovska, Katerina
Author: Zarkova-Atanasova, Julija
Author: Spirov, Vancho
Author: Pejkovska Shahpaska, Budima
Author: Radeska, Elena
Abstract: Introduction: Both single tooth implants and prosthetic bridges are viable options for replacing a missing maxillary lateral incisor due to hypodontia. The best choice will depend on individual circumstances, including patients' oral health, cost, and preferences. Aim: Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons of each option to help you make an informed decision: natural look and feel, lifespan, improved oral health versus upfront cost, treatment time, age, bone health and budget. Material and methods: This presentation demonstrates the successful application of minimally invasive surgical techniques, including Er: YAG laser technology, for soft tissue recontouring in ovoid pontic as a natural emergence profile in a patient with maxillary lateral incisor hypodontia. The final restorative solution is a prosthetic bridge made of lithium disilicate as a quicker, and less invasive treatment option. Conclusion: Such approaches can lead to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Ultimately, successful tissue recontouring as a preprosthetic preparing, not only enhances smile aesthetics but also contributes to the patient's overall dental health and well-being.
Publisher:
Relation: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38622/
Identifier: oai:eprints.ugd.edu.mk:38622
Identifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38622/1/Abstract%20Naissa%20.pdfIdentifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/38622/2/Single%20ttoth%20implant%20or%20prosthetic%20bridge%20.pdfIdentifier: Nikolovski, Bruno and Evrosimovska, Biljana and Petrovski, Mihajlo and Stojanovic, Simona and Zlatanovska, Katerina and Zarkova-Atanasova, Julija and Spirov, Vancho and Pejkovska Shahpaska, Budima and Radeska, Elena (2026) Single tooth implant or prosthetic bridge construction in case of incisor hypodontia? In: International Dental Congress - Dental Naissa'26, 6-8 Feb 2026, Nis, Serbia.
