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Management of missing maxillary lateral incisors

R Sabri1

  • 1Centre Michel Abou Jaoudé, Antélias, Lebanon.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|January 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Managing missing maxillary lateral incisors involves orthodontic space opening for restorations or space closure using canines. Careful planning ensures optimal esthetic and functional outcomes for patients with this common dental anomaly.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Congenital absence of maxillary lateral incisors presents significant esthetic challenges.
  • Management requires careful consideration of orthodontic and prosthetic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline treatment protocols for managing missing maxillary lateral incisors.
  • To discuss common problems and decision-making in borderline cases.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of two primary treatment options: orthodontic space opening vs. space closure.
  • Detailed description of prosthetic options for space opening.
  • Explanation of canine reshaping techniques for space closure.

Main Results:

  • Evaluation of indications, advantages, and disadvantages of both space opening and space closure.
  • Guidance for clinicians in selecting appropriate treatment modalities.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary teamwork among orthodontists, general dentists, and restorative specialists is crucial.
  • Collaborative treatment planning ensures patient-centered care and optimal esthetic results for missing maxillary lateral incisors.

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