The orthodontic treatment of congenitally abscent maxillary lateral incisors: Case Report

상악 측절치의 선척적 결손시 교정치료

  • 지대경 (고려대학교 의과대학 치과학 교실) ;
  • 임용규 (고려대학교 의과대학 치과학 교실) ;
  • 이동렬 (고려대학교 의과대학 치과학 교실)
  • Published : 1999.12.01

Abstract

Whether congenitally abscent or lost as the of an accident or pathologic condition, missing lateral incisors present a problem. which complicates orthodontic treatment. The condition requires careful treatment planning and a consideration of the options and outcomes following either space closure or prosthetic replacement. Thos study prasents the clinical cases with maxillary lateral incisors missing. following optimal diagnosis and treatment planning , considerations in treatment in these cases.

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