Management of hypodontia: orthodontic considerations (II)

Patients with congenitally missing teeth (hypodontia) present with complex problems. Meeting their treatment needs requires a joint effort between the disciplines of orthodontics and restorative dentistry. There are a number of options available to restore space generated by missing teeth. In the ma...

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Published in:	Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Vol. 36; no. 5; p. 345
Main Authors:	Thind, Bikram S, Stirrups, David R, Forgie, Andrew H, Larmour, Colin J, Mossey, Peter A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-05-2005
Subjects:	Anodontia - therapy Denture, Partial Humans Orthodontic Appliances Orthodontic Space Closure Space Maintenance, Orthodontic Tooth Movement Techniques
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Summary:	Patients with congenitally missing teeth (hypodontia) present with complex problems. Meeting their treatment needs requires a joint effort between the disciplines of orthodontics and restorative dentistry. There are a number of options available to restore space generated by missing teeth. In the majority of patients orthodontic treatment will be required before this space can be restored satisfactorily. The second part of this series reviews the orthodontic considerations for various options.
ISSN:	0033-6572