Congenital hypodontia or trauma is a frequent cause of loss of teeth in children. The absence of teeth leads to loss of function and lack of normal alveolar growth, along with unpleasant esthetics that may hamper the psychosocial development of the young child. This article overviews the implications of growth and growth assessment and treatment plan in pediatric dental implant patients. Congenitally missing teeth are commonly found in healthy individuals and may occur without the association of any developmental disorders.
In addition, trauma is a frequent cause of tooth loss in children. The most frequently missing teeth are the third molars. However, they do not require prosthetic replacement. Mandibular second premolars (2.8%), maxillary lateral incisors (1.6%), maxillary second premolars, and mandibular incisors (0.23% – 0.08%) are the most frequently missing teeth that can be…
