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Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Bilateral Maxillary Lateral Incisors Agenesis: A Case Report with One-Year Follow-Up
Author(s) -
Yew Hin Beh,
Zaihan Ariffin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
archives of orofacial sciences/archives of orofacial science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-7163
pISSN - 1823-8602
DOI - 10.21315/aos2021.16.2.13
Subject(s) - craniofacial , medicine , agenesis , maxillary lateral incisor , rehabilitation , orthodontics , dentistry , multidisciplinary approach , maxillary central incisor , physical therapy , surgery , social science , sociology , psychiatry
Globally, non-syndromic tooth agenesis is commonly seen in clinical practice. However, its management is often complex and requires a multidisciplinary team approach for the maximal outcome. While various treatment options are possible, considerations for the treatment are not only based on the dentofacial conditions but also cultural and social background and personal preference of the patient. Thus, patientcentred care approach should always be practised for an optimal outcome. In the present case, a patient with established craniofacial growth presenting with bilateral agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors and over-retained deciduous maxillary left canine sought for aesthetic improvements. The patient did not prefer any orthodontic treatment citing a prolonged treatment duration and sub-optimal motivation as a hindrance. Thus, a prosthodontic only approach was taken by providing a conventional cantilever bridge and ceramic veneers to achieve the aims of treatment. This article discusses the possible limitation of such prosthodontic only solution in managing tooth agenesis.

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