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Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor treated with atypical extraction pattern
Kiyoshi Tai1, Jae Hyun Park, Aiko Takayama
1Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A. T. Still University, Mesa 85206, USA.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|August 21, 2012
Summary
Congenital absence of maxillary lateral incisors requires careful treatment planning. Canine substitution combined with extractions improved both occlusion and facial esthetics in a challenging case.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Esthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Congenital absence of maxillary lateral incisors presents significant treatment planning challenges.
- Comprehensive evaluation of smile esthetics requires static and dynamic assessments of frontal and profile views.
Observation:
- A case involving a missing maxillary lateral incisor is presented.
- Treatment included canine substitution for the missing incisor and extraction of mandibular lateral incisors and a small maxillary lateral incisor.
Findings:
- The described orthodontic treatment significantly improved the patient's occlusion.
- Facial appearance was also notably enhanced following the treatment intervention.
Implications:
- Canine substitution is an effective treatment option for missing maxillary lateral incisors.
- This approach can lead to substantial improvements in both dental occlusion and overall facial esthetics.
