Orthodontic management of missing maxillary lateral incisors: A case report

Authors

  • Nabin Kumar Chaudhary Hetauda Hospital, Hetauda, Nepal
  • Jamal Giri Department of Orthodontics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Rajesh Gyawali Department of Orthodontics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Prabhat Ranjan Pokharel Department of Orthodontics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Gyanendra Chaudhary Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v12i2.44259

Keywords:

Canine Lateralization, Composite veneering, Hypodontia

Abstract

The agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors affects the Quality of Life and self-esteem of patients. The management of such patients can be done by either opening the space and replacing it with the prosthesis or closing the space and substituting the canine as a lateral incisor. The choice of treatment decision depends upon the proper diagnosis and treatment planning of the case. In this case report, a skeletal class II patient with dental diagnosis Angle’s class II malocclusion and spacing in the maxillary arch due to missing lateral incisors is presented with the chief complaint of gap in the upper front region of jaw which is effectively treated with orthodontic space closure followed by a restorative procedure.

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Author Biography

Nabin Kumar Chaudhary, Hetauda Hospital, Hetauda, Nepal

Dental OPD, Consultant Orthodontist

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Chaudhary, N. K., Giri, J., Gyawali, R., Pokharel, P. R., & Chaudhary, G. (2022). Orthodontic management of missing maxillary lateral incisors: A case report. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 12(2), 52–58. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v12i2.44259

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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