<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors can significantly alter the aesthetic appearance of a smile. The orthodontic challenge is to achieve acceptable facial aesthetics by restoring the dentition either by replacing the missing teeth or by substituting the canines for the lateral incisors. The present case report discusses the orthodontic treatment of two identical twin sisters with missing upper lateral incisors, in whom the spaces were reopened to accommodate prosthetic replacement. The rationale for this treatment alternative is discussed.</p></abstract>

Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors can significantly alter the aesthetic appearance of a smile. The orthodontic challenge is to achieve acceptable facial aesthetics by restoring the dentition either by replacing the missing teeth or by substituting the canines for the lateral incisors. The present case report discusses the orthodontic treatment of two identical twin sisters with missing upper lateral incisors, in whom the spaces were reopened to accommodate prosthetic replacement. The rationale for this treatment alternative is discussed.

Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors can significantly alter the aesthetic appearance of a smile. The orthodontic challenge is to achieve acceptable...

Treatment of identical twins with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors – a long-term follow-up

Published Online: Jul 20, 2021

Page range: 250 - 262

Received: Aug 01, 2017

Accepted: Apr 01, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-077

© 2018 Morris H. Wechsler et al., published by Sciendo

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