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Orthodontic management of patients with congenitally missing permanent teeth

Balkan Journal of Dental MedicineOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022

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Chatzistavrou Evangeliaa, Kolokitha Olga-Elpisb, Lazaridis Konstantinosa

aThessaloniki, Greece
bAristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Thessaloniki, Greece

Summary

Dental agenesis is one of the most common developmental anomalies in humans. It occurs as part of a genetic syndrome or as an isolated sporadic or familial finding. Third molars, second mandibular premolars and maxillary lateral incisors are the most frequently targeted teeth of the permanent dentition. Clinically, patients with congenitally missing permanent teeth seeking treatment present with unesthetic diastemas, midline deviation and tilting of adjacent teeth in the edentulous areas. The impact of tooth agenesis reflects on esthetics, function, psychological and social well-being of the individuals affected. Orthodontics can contribute to the treatment plan selected by rearranging the present teeth so as to open spaces for prosthetic restorations or close spaces by reshaping teeth if needed. Following orthodontic space opening/maintaining, the usual alternatives involve single implants, two-(cantilever) or full coverage(cantilever) prostheses. Less frequently, the treatment modality of autotransplantation is proposed with a good esthetic result but feasible only in young patients where the roots of the premolars are still developing. In orthodontic space closure, treatment is accomplished sooner without waiting for the completion of growth of the patient. Depending on various factors such as the malocclusion, the dento-skeletal profile, the smile line, the space requirements, the teeth missing, the periodontal issues, the age of the patient and any financial issues, the clinician will determine the most appropriate treatment approach. The final esthetic and functional result should resemble an intact natural dentition.

Keywords: congenitally missing permanent teeth; dental agenesis; hypodontia; aplasia; oligodontia; orthodontic space closure; orthodontic space opening; autotransplantation

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