title: An adult malocclusion requiring a combination of orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment.
abstract: An adult malocclusion with deficient maxillary lip support caused by missing maxillary lateral incisors is presented. The malocclusion was treated with a nonstandard opening of pontic spaces for anterior prosthetic bridge replacement approach. [This case report was presented to the American Board of Orthodontics as Case 2, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the certification process conducted by the Board.]
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Pasadena, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000848:Anodontia / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002508:Cephalometry; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008046:Lip / Q000473:pathology; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000150:complications