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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Orthodontic management of skeletal Class III malocclusion with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors: A case report
Authors
Clayrinda Konjengbam, Bhavesh Kothari, Kamlesh Garg
Abstract
Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors present a significant
esthetic and functional challenge requiring interdisciplinary treatment
planning. This case report describes the orthodontic management of a
19-year-old female patient presenting with spacing in the upper anterior
region, missing maxillary lateral incisors, and a skeletal Class III
malocclusion with a protrusive mandible. Clinical examination, model analysis,
and cephalometric evaluation revealed a Class III skeletal pattern, hypodivergent
growth pattern, proclined maxillary incisors, and spacing in both maxillary and
mandibular arches. A non-extraction orthodontic treatment approach was planned
to align and level both arches, maintain Class I molar and canine
relationships, achieve optimal overjet and overbite, and prepare the arches for
prosthetic rehabilitation of the missing lateral incisors. The case highlights
the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment
planning in patients with congenitally missing teeth.
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Pages:171-176
How to cite this article:
Clayrinda Konjengbam, Bhavesh Kothari, Kamlesh Garg "Orthodontic management of skeletal Class III malocclusion with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors: A case report". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 171-176
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