ABSTRACT

Implant application has been a frequently used treatment modality in the restoration of the missing single tooth at posterior region. In the presented case, second molar that was tipped and mesialized due to the early loss of the lower first molar was uprighted and distalized with orthodontic treatment. Prosthetic restoration was performed by the placement of two implants to the region of missing tooth. The use of two implants was preferred to prevent the bone resorption and to increase the stability of the prosthetic restoration by reducing the occlusal overload at the posterior region, during chewing.

Keywords: Mandible, dental implant, orthodontics, posterior region, single tooth