Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3116655 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to report the orthodontic treatment of a patient with extremely delayed development of the maxillary lateral incisors. At 7 years of age, the boy's permanent maxillary lateral incisors had not erupted. A radiograph showed no tooth germs in place, although well-defined radiolucent areas were evident. Removal of the radiolucent areas was contemplated, but it was rejected in favor of a conservative approach. At age 13, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors erupted; they were positioned during orthodontic treatment and reshaped with composite restorations, providing good esthetics and function.
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Authors
Jose N. Torres, Hugo C.P.M. Caracas, Ana Maria Bolognese, Sandra Torres,