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Orthodontic Treatment in the Rehabilitation of Congenitally Maxillary Lateral Incisors Agenesis with Multiple Maxillary Anterior Diastema

Authors

  • Bunga Fatimah
  • Ida Bagus Narmada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v53i6.700

Keywords:

agenesis pre adjusted technique lateral incisors

Abstract

The maxillary lateral incisor is the second most common congenitally absent tooth. This is a case of a 25-year-old with maxillary lateral incisors agenesis, multiple maxillary anterior diastema. Pre-adjusted technique was used, gingivectomy and frenectomy to release tooth movement. Patient’s profile was straight, interdental relationship was class I, enlarged space of maxillary lateral incisors, space was replaced by prostheses. The treatment of maxillary lateral incisors agenesis responsible for orthodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic achieved a pleasant aesthetic and function.

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