Implant treatment modalities of non-syndromic congenitally missing premolars: a retrospective case series of 74 specialist care patients over an 11-year-cohort
Individually planned orthodontic and surgical treatments are essential in managing congenitally missing lower premolars, particularly when implant placement is indicated. Early diagnosis and collaboration between dental specialists are key elements in the treatment. A multidisciplinary approach ensures optimal space for implant, bone preservation, and optimal implant alignment.
Authors
- Olli-Pekka Lappalainen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7524-4913)
- Virpi Harila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5272-6300)
- Sarwat Jabeen Hassan
- Ritva Näpänkangas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9177-3399)
- Ojala-Alasuutari Marleena
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Oulu University Hospital (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- University of Oulu (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v84.44657
- Primary Topic
- dental development and anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00