ZAGHDOUD Wadie*, KHIARI Firas, JENHANI Molka, BEN AMOR Wiem Cirine, DALLEL Ines, TOBJI Samir and BEN AMOR Adel

Department of Orthodontic Department, Dental Faculty of Monastir, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: ZAGHDOUD Wadie, Department of Orthodontic Department, Dental Faculty of Monastir, Tunisia.

Received: July 26, 2022; Published:

Abstract

Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors affects patient self-esteem in a big way since it concerns an esthetic zone. This case report describes a multidisciplinary approach combining orthodontic and surgical treatment replacing the two laterals by implant-supported prostheses.

Keywords: Agenesis; Laterals; Orthodontic; Implant

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Citation

Citation: ZAGHDOUD Wadie., et al. “Managing Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 6.9 (2022): 00-00.

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