Bishnupati Singh
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Title: Replacement of missing teeth in young adult patients: Diagnosis, treatment options and outcome of care. A Review.
Biography
Biography: Bishnupati Singh
Abstract
Patients often present with congenital and acquired tooth loss, traumatic injuries and it is incumbent on the Prosthodontics team to diagnose educate and provide care plans that address the range of issues concerning the young adult needing tooth replacement therapy. The challenge in treating patients with missing teeth in young adult patients and concomitant malocclusion is how to achieve the best esthetic and functional results, particularly in the long term. The diagnostic phase is critical and involves an interdisciplinary team. Auto transplantation of teeth and orthodontic space closure represent viable biological approaches for replacement of incisors because of the permanence of the result, particularly in growing individuals. Even if solid comparative research data for the different replacement methods so far are not available, a compilation of all treatment modalities can produce treatment results that are almost indistinguishable from an intact dentition. This will lead to progressive care plans that engage removable, fixed and implant Prosthodontics with an eye to multidisciplinary approach. This presentation will review the critical points of assessment, key points to outline in the process of informed consent and then provide clinical examples of care plans for the transitional adult in our practice. The goal should be that patients who have received treatment for missing teeth will have treatment results that are indistinguishable from normal appearance. A prerequisite is that the therapy is based on a complete diagnosis, that the indications for the selected approach are present, and that attention to detail throughout treatment is exercised by all involved in the treatment. Objectives: The participant will understand at the conclusion of this presentation: • The diagnostic issues needed in addressing the issues of tooth loss in the young adult. • The range of treatment options for tooth replacement including advantages and challenges. • The outcomes of care when electing to perform tooth replacement in this population.