This is the first in a series of three blogs relating to absent lateral incisors.
Lateral incisors are quite commonly absent. In approximately 1.5 -2 % of people at least one lateral incisor never develops.
Absent Lateral Incisor (2).
Normally in these situations when the canine (tooth 3 ) erupts it is already partly in the space where the lateral incisor (tooth 2 ) should be.
Outline of Missing Lateral Incisor (in red).
Sometimes two lateral incisors maybe missing.
Both Upper Lateral Incisors are Missing.
The orthodontic management of these situations will vary depending on the relevant factors and will be the topic of upcoming blogs ; “Missing Lateral incisors Part 2” & “Missing Lateral incisors part 3.”
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Clonmel Orthodontics Blog.
This blog was written by Dr John Buckley, Clonmel’s most qualified and most experienced orthodontist. We use cutting edge technology in Clonmel Orthodontics to provide excellent orthodontic treatment at affordable prices. Our surgeries are airy spacious and private , like you might expect if you visit a general medical practitioner. Remember orthodontics is about what happens in your mouth.
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