An Orthodontic- Prosthetic Approach for a Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisor

Restoring patients smile with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor often needs a challenging interdisciplinary treatment, which can be done either by canine substitution, single implants, or tooth-supported restorations. This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an Angle Clas...

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Main Authors: Orlando Motohiro Tanaka, Lara Karolina Guimarães, Susiane Queiroz Basto, Caio Seiti Miyoshi, Marcio Furtado Niwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/13411/42655_CE[Ra1]_F(KM)_PF1(AB_SL)_PN(SL).pdf
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Summary:Restoring patients smile with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor often needs a challenging interdisciplinary treatment, which can be done either by canine substitution, single implants, or tooth-supported restorations. This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an Angle Class I malocclusion, slightly convex lower third profile, absence of right maxillary lateral incisor, microdontia of the left lateral incisor, and prolonged retention of the right deciduous canine. The treatment was completed with good dental and functional occlusion with a third premolar implant-borne crown. After one-year of follow-up there was maintenance of good aesthetics, with gingival and periodontal health with stability.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X