title: A multi-disciplinary approach to congenitally missing anterior teeth.
abstract: Congenitally missing teeth are not an unusual occurrence. What makes this case study unique is the combination of restorative challenges offered. The patient presented with the permanent upper right cuspid and lower anterior right and left central incisors congenitally missing, and with an underdeveloped upper right lateral incisor. Distinctive existing occlusion and tooth alignment difficulties precluded a simple approach of merely extracting the residual primary teeth and replacing the missing teeth prosthetically. Using orthodontics to create ideal interocclusal and interarch space was critical in preparing this case for prosthetic restoration.
authors.affiliation: drgaller@hotmail.com
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Galler
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Quiong
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Galler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003442:Crowns; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities*; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants