Fusion of a Maxillary Central and Lateral Incisor with a Congenitally Missing Lateral: a 10-Year Conservative, Esthetic Approach
Stone Hirsh, L.; Greco, P.M.; Laudenbach, J.B.; Atlas, A.M.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 38(1): 29-35; Quiz 36
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 2158-1797 PMID: 28054790 Document Number: 694274
Dental fusion and agenesis present unique esthetic challenges for the dental team when discovered in a developing child. This article highlights treatment of a 9-year-old girl with fusion of a maxillary central and lateral incisor with a congenitally missing lateral over a 10-year period. The article defines the developmental anomalies, provides a review of treatment options for the clinical team, and highlights clinical management using a conservative, interdisciplinary approach to esthetic treatment.