Bilateral agenesis of maxillary permanent canines: Review of the literature

Borzabadi-Farahani, Ali 2015. Bilateral agenesis of maxillary permanent canines: Review of the literature. Journal of Orthodontic Science 4 (1) , pp. 26-29. 10.4103/2278-0203.149614

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Abstract

Oligodontia, or agenesis of six or more teeth, excluding third molars, which involves canine agenesis is rare, and restorative management can be challenging. Bilateral agenesis of a permanent canine in the general population often indicates a several missing adult teeth. The most common sign of it is the primary canine retention beyond its exfoliation age. The multistage restorative management includes the early diagnosis, excluding associated medical problems as well as assessment of patient's malocclusion and facial skeletal pattern, life span of deciduous teeth, possibility of premolar substitution, minimum required number of prosthetic units, patient's preferences, and the cost of treatment. A 10-year-old boy with bilateral agenesis of maxillary permanent canines is described. Some thoughts on the multidisciplinary restorative management of this case are discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Publisher:	Medknow Publications
ISSN:	2278-0203
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	25 October 2024
Date of Acceptance:	2015
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2024 12:03
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/173377

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