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The orthodontic-restorative interface in patients with hypodontia: the patient's journey
From Volume 40, Issue 5, June 2013 | Pages 354-360
Article
Hypodontia is a common condition that affects around 4% of the British population.1 The treatment of hypodontia can often be complex and involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes numerous members of the dental team (paediatric dentists, orthodontists, restorative specialists, oral surgeons, general dental practitioners and dental therapists). In addition, the condition, and possibly the length and complexity of treatment, has been shown to reduce objective measures of quality of life in this patient group.2
The most common teeth to be congenitally missing (after third molars) are, the second mandibular premolars, maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary second premolars.3 Congenitally missing teeth are often categorized into hypodontia (≤6 teeth), severe hypodontia (>6 teeth) and anodontia (no teeth). Overall, 48% of patients with hypodontia have a single missing tooth whilst 35% have 2 teeth missing.3 However, concerning maxillary lateral incisors, it is more common for patients to be missing both than a solitary one.3 One of the most common clinical scenarios that requires treatment is when at least one maxillary lateral incisor is congenitally absent.
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