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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2022

Implant site development using titanium plate and platelet-rich fibrin for congenitally missed maxillary lateral incisors: A case report.

Tian-Shou Zhang, Mahmoud Mudalal, Si-Cong Ren, Yan-Min Zhou

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Rehabilitation in Cases of Maxillary Lateral Incisor Agenesis Using Zirconia Implant and Abutment: Finite Element Analysis and Systematic Review.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Tian-Shou ZhangDepartment of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China.
Mahmoud MudalalDepartment of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China.
Si-Cong RenDepartment of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China.
Yan-Min ZhouDepartment of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. zhouym@jlu.edu.cn.
Jilin University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBone deficiency and soft tissue atrophy in the absence of maxillary lateral incisors are among the most challenging problems for implant clinicians. Autologous bone grafting is the gold standard for bone augmentation, but not without limitations. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a biodegradable autologous biomaterial, has been widely used for bone and soft tissue management. Moreover, titanium plate is an advantageous barrier due to its good space-maintaining ability. However, there is a lack of literature on implant site development using titanium plate and PRF for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors. CASE SUMMARY: The patient was a 19-year-old girl with a congenitally missing tooth (#12). She underwent implant placement and simultaneous autologous bone grafting with titanium plate and PRF. At the follow-up visit 15 d post-procedure, the vascularization of soft tissue was visible. There was no swelling or pain after the surgery. Six months postoperatively, bone regeneration was evident. Subsequently, the definitive restoration was placed, and the patient was satisfied with the esthetic outcomes.

conclusionImplant site development using titanium plate and PRF for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors is a feasible procedure. In this case, the labial bone plate was displaced but remained connected to the base bone, ensuring blood supply. The titanium plate fixed the labial bone plate and maintained the osteogenic space, while the PRF provided growth factors and leukocytes for bone and soft tissue regeneration. Furthermore, the procedure reduced the surgical complexity and adverse reactions, displaying outstanding esthetic outcomes.

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Bone augmentationCase reportImplant placementMissing incisorPlatelet-rich fibrinSoft tissue regeneration

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