Combined orthodontic and prosthetic management of missing maxillary incisor and mandibular crowding: A case report

Abstract

Missing teeth is one of the common problems seen in clinical dental practice. Orthodontists may contribute to the overall management of missing teeth by closing, opening or redistributing spaces. Other aspects of malocclusion such as crowding and arch discrepancies may be managed at the same time. This article reports treatment of a 14 year old boy with missing maxillary left central incisor and mandibular anterior segment crowding.