Treatment possibilities in case of agenesia of the upper lateral incisor

Abstract

Dental agenesis is a congenital anomaly of number, with no defined cause. Treatment for agenesis is challenging and requires careful, multidisciplinary therapeutic planning. In cases of agenesis of the upper lateral incisor, treatment basically consists of two techniques: closing the space, with the replacement of the lateral incisor by the canine, or opening the space and replacing the missing incisor with an implant. This work aims to discuss the best treatment option for agenesis of upper lateral incisors, its indications, advantages and disadvantages. There is no treatment considered best, but rather factors that help determine the most appropriate treatment. Treatment must be individualized based on the patient's expectations.