An adult malocclusion requiring a combination of orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment.

Abstract

An adult malocclusion with deficient maxillary lip support caused by missing maxillary lateral incisors is presented. The malocclusion was treated with a nonstandard opening of pontic spaces for anterior prosthetic bridge replacement approach. [This case report was presented to the American Board of Orthodontics as Case 2, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the certification process conducted by the Board.]

• Authors: M D Chan
• Journal: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop) Vol. 111 Issue 1 Pg. 100-5 (Jan 1997) ISSN: 0889-5406 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9009930 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Anodontia (complications, rehabilitation)
• Cephalometry
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Denture, Partial, Fixed
• Female
• Humans
• Incisor (abnormalities)
• Lip (pathology)
• Malocclusion, Angle Class III (complications, therapy)
• Orthodontics, Corrective (methods)
• Patient Care Planning
• Root Resorption (complications)