Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3115693 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2014 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Orthodontic treatment in patients with congenitally missing teeth can be challenging. In this case report, we describe the treatment of a 15-year-old girl with mild dental crowding and 2 congenitally missing mandibular incisors. The Forsus fatigue-resistant device was used to move the mandible and the mandibular teeth forward. A new balanced and stable occlusion was achieved after treatment. When the treatment plan includes moving the mandibular teeth forward in a patient with mandibular incisor agenesis, the profile and the skeletal and dental features should be carefully scrutinized to ensure that balanced and esthetic results are achieved.
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Authors
Ruofang Zhang, Yuxing Bai, Song Li,