Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up
Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors can significantly alter the aesthetic appearance of a smile. The orthodontic challenge is to achieve acceptable facial aesthetics by restoring the dentition either by replacing the missing teeth or by substituting the canines for the lateral incisors. The...
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| author | Wechsler Morris H. Van Dong Phung |
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| description | Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors can significantly alter the aesthetic appearance of a smile. The orthodontic challenge is to achieve acceptable facial aesthetics by restoring the dentition either by replacing the missing teeth or by substituting the canines for the lateral incisors. The present case report discusses the orthodontic treatment of two identical twin sisters with missing upper lateral incisors, in whom the spaces were reopened to accommodate prosthetic replacement. The rationale for this treatment alternative is discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb638c77a7044bb8b4c91709660ce5b92022-12-22T03:40:29ZengSciendoAustralasian Orthodontic Journal2207-74802018-01-0134225026210.21307/aoj-2020-077Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-upWechsler Morris H.0Van Dong Phung1*Orthodontic Section, Faculte de Medecine Dentaire, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada+Private Practice, Ottawa, CanadaCongenitally missing upper lateral incisors can significantly alter the aesthetic appearance of a smile. The orthodontic challenge is to achieve acceptable facial aesthetics by restoring the dentition either by replacing the missing teeth or by substituting the canines for the lateral incisors. The present case report discusses the orthodontic treatment of two identical twin sisters with missing upper lateral incisors, in whom the spaces were reopened to accommodate prosthetic replacement. The rationale for this treatment alternative is discussed.https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-077 |
| spellingShingle | Wechsler Morris H. Van Dong Phung Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up Australasian Orthodontic Journal |
| title | Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up |
| title_full | Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up |
| title_fullStr | Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up |
| title_full_unstemmed | Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up |
| title_short | Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up |
| title_sort | treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors a long term follow up |
| url | https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-077 |
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