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13 Year Old Missing Lateral Incisors - Close Space or Open for Implants?

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My son is missing both lateral incisors. One ortho says to close space and shape teeth because even if implants are placed once growth has stopiped, teeth still natural move as we age and implants would remain still. The other ortho says to open the space and place implants once he stops growing around 23-25 year old, until them use a bridge to fill in the space of the missing teeth. He is already very self conscious regarding his smile and want to make the right decison. Any one have advise?

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