Treatment planning for multiunit restorations- : The use of diagnostic planning to predict implant and esthetic results in patients with congenitally missing teeth

Patients afflicted with congenitally missing teeth are a unique patient population for consideration of treatment with osseointegrated implants. Frequently, these patients have limited development of the alveolar process and differences in spatial position relative to the opposing arch, which places emphasis on ancillary treatment with orthodontics and oral surgery. A thorough diagnostic workup should include an interdisciplinary approach to ensure optimal treatment and timing of treatment in those who are developing. This article outlines considerations for treating these types of patients and scenarios of treatment paths frequently taken to restore the partially dentate and edentulous to esthetics and function.