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The labiogingival notch: an anatomical variation of clinical importance
1Department of Orthodontics, HU-Hadassah SDM, Jerusalem, Israel. yocheved@md.huji.ac.il
Background:
The labiogingival notch is a developmental phenomenon affecting the maxillary central incisors. Clinically, it can be easily misdiagnosed and improperly treated. Thus, it is important for dentists to recognize this condition.
Case Descriptions:
The authors describe two cases of misdiagnosed labiogingival notch on a maxillary central incisor. In one case, the notch was misinterpreted as a carious lesion and placement of a restoration was advised. In the second case, external resorption was suspected and forced eruption of the incisor was requested. In both cases, no treatment was needed.
Clinical Implications:
Misdiagnosis of this developmental phenomenon may lead to unnecessary invasive interventions. Because of this, clinicians need to be aware of this clinical variant.
