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Rehabilitation of a Missing Lateral Incisor with a Fiber-reinforced Adhesive Bridge: Case Report

Eksik Lateral Dişin Fiber Destekli Adeziv Köprü ile Rehabilitasyonu: Olgu Sunumu

Deniz Mızrak(GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-7483-3775
Mine Betül Üçtaşlı(GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-5670-6921
Pages
65–70
Publication Date
2026-01-27
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Conclusion: Fiber-reinforced adhesive bridges represent a practical, esthetic, and conservative interim solution for anterior tooth replacement in young patients, offering comfort and repairability until definitive treatment becomes feasible.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Introduction: Hypodontia, particularly the congenital absence of maxillary lateral incisors, often compromises dental esthetics and function, necessitating case-appropriate treatment approaches.
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Key Findings & Data:Case Report: This case report describes the interdisciplinary management of a 16-year-old female patient presenting with a congenitally missing maxillary right lateral incisor following orthodontic treatment.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: Fiber-reinforced adhesive bridges represent a practical, esthetic, and conservative interim solution for anterior tooth replacement in young patients, offering comfort and repairability until definitive treatment becomes feasible.
🔬Design:Olgu Sunumu
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Dental estetik · Fiberglas · Hipodonti

Abstract

Introduction: Hypodontia, particularly the congenital absence of maxillary lateral incisors, often compromises dental esthetics and function, necessitating case-appropriate treatment approaches. Fiber-reinforced adhesive bridges offer a conservative alternative when fixed prostheses or implants are unsuitable, especially in growing adolescents. Case Report: This case report describes the interdisciplinary management of a 16-year-old female patient presenting with a congenitally missing maxillary right lateral incisor following orthodontic treatment. A direct fiber-reinforced adhesive bridge using a braided glass fiber system was fabricated after minimal palatal preparation of the abutment teeth, combined with composite restorations to enhance anterior esthetics. The procedure restored the patient’s smile, function, and phonation while preserving healthy tooth structure. Conclusion: Fiber-reinforced adhesive bridges represent a practical, esthetic, and conservative interim solution for anterior tooth replacement in young patients, offering comfort and repairability until definitive treatment becomes feasible.

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Giriş: Hipodonti, özellikle maksiller lateral kesici dişlerin konjenital eksikliği, dental estetik ve fonksiyonu olumsuz etkileyerek vakaya uygun tedavi yaklaşımlarını gerekli kılar. Fiber destekli adeziv köprüler, özellikle büyüme gelişimi devam eden genç hastalarda sabit protezlerin veya implantların uygun olmadığı durumlarda konservatif bir alternatif sunar. Vaka Raporu: Bu olgu sunumunda, ortodontik tedavi sonrası konjenital olarak sağ üst lateral kesici dişi eksik olan 16 yaşındaki bir kadın hastanın multidisipliner yönetimi açıklanmaktadır. Dayanak dişlerde minimal palatinal preparasyon sonrası direkt fiber destekli adeziv köprü hazırlanmış ve estetiği artırmak amacıyla anterior bölgeye kompozit restorasyonlar uygulanmıştır. Bu işlem, sağlam diş dokusu korunarak hastanın gülüş estetiğini, fonksiyon ve fonasyonunu yeniden kazandırmıştır. Sonuç: Fiber destekli adeziv köprüler, genç hastalarda anterior diş eksikliklerinin geçici tedavisinde estetik, konforlu ve konservatif bir çözüm sunarak kesin tedavi mümkün olana kadar etkili bir seçenek oluşturmaktadır.

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Mızrak, D., Üçtaşlı, M. B. (2026). Rehabilitation of a Missing Lateral Incisor with a Fiber-reinforced Adhesive Bridge: Case Report. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1, 65–70. https://doi.org/10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1830375

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