Interdisciplinary management of congenitally absent maxillary lateral incisors: Orthodontic/prosthodontic perspectives

Aesthetic considerations continue to become more relevant in dentistry, with patients becoming increasingly discerning about the results achieved from a cosmetic point of view. As such, the orthodontic/prosthodontic interface, in relation to managing congenitally absent maxillary lateral incisors, r...

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Published in:Seminars in orthodontics 2015-03, Vol.21 (1), p.27-37
Main Authors: Sharma, Pratik K., BDS (Hons), MFDS RCS, MSc, MOrth RCS, FDS Orth RCS, CILT, Sharma, Pranay, BDS MFDS RCPS MClin Dent (Prosthodontics) MRD
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Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Aesthetic considerations continue to become more relevant in dentistry, with patients becoming increasingly discerning about the results achieved from a cosmetic point of view. As such, the orthodontic/prosthodontic interface, in relation to managing congenitally absent maxillary lateral incisors, requires an integrated management approach, ensuring an aesthetic as well as a functional and stable outcome. This article explores the key orthodontic and prosthodontic approaches to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
ISSN:1073-8746
1558-4631
DOI:10.1053/j.sodo.2014.12.003