title: State of the science on controversial topics: missing maxillary lateral incisors--a report of the Angle Society of Europe 2012 meeting.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The optimal long-term management of the congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor continues to cause controversy within the specialty. The Angle Society of Europe meeting 2012 dedicated a day to address some of the current controversies relating to the management of these missing lateral incisors.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The format of the day consisted of morning presentations and afternoon breakout sessions to discuss a variety of questions related to the management of missing lateral incisors.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The consensus viewpoint from this day was that the care of patients with congenitally missing lateral incisors is best achieved through a multi-disciplinary approach. The current evidence base is weak, and further well-designed, prospective trials are needed.
authors: Department of Oral Growth and Development, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary College, Turner Street, London E1 1BB, UK. a.s.johal@qmul.ac.uk.
authors: Ama
authors: A
authors: Johal
authors: Christos
authors: C
authors: Katsaros
authors: Anne Marie
authors: AM
authors: Kuijpers-Jagtman
mesh_terms: D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D003657:Decision Making; D015921:Dental Implants; D055094:Evidence-Based Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology*; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants