Space management: a technique for esthetic, conservative treatment of congenitally missing teeth

The successful treatment of congenitally missing teeth (CMT) a common dental anomaly that affects third molars and lateral incisors requires addressing multiple challenges that frequently accompany the missing teeth. The biggest concern among patients presenting with CMT usually is esthetics. In this case report, an interdisciplinary diagnostic approach is described for conservatively managing the anatomic and esthetic challenges of a 32 year old woman with this condition, whose main objective was to gain an appealing smile without compromising intact teeth. By utilizing space management techniques, a successful esthetic outcome was achieved without increasing the patient's risk profile.