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Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

2024

Tooth agenesis; Lower incisor; Bolton discrepancy; Orthodontics

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Agenesis Of Mandibular Incisors And Orthodontic Management, S. Lalithapriya, N. Kurunji Kumaran May 2024

Agenesis Of Mandibular Incisors And Orthodontic Management, S. Lalithapriya, N. Kurunji Kumaran

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Background: Patients with mandibular incisors agenesis often seek treatment to address both aesthetic and functional concerns. The clinical examination and management for these patients may differ from our standard diagnosis and treatment planning protocols.

Objective: This article aimed to collect and review relevant literatures, discussing the necessity for specific attention to the quantity and location of missing mandibular incisors.

Method and results: An electronic literature search was conducted in PubMed and the Cochrane Central Library, focusing on specific objectives. Relevant articles were identified, resulting in a total of 64 articles after duplicates and irrelevant sources were removed.

Discussion and conclusion: …