A Multidisciplinary Aesthetic Treatment Approach for Peg Lateral of the Maxillary Incisors

Abstract

Developmental anomaly of the maxillary lateral incisors most commonly leads to the occurrence of peg lateral. It is a variant of microdontia where the lateral incisors are smaller than the normal size. This appears as unilaterally or bilaterally. This condition is characterised by the converging of the mesial and distal surfaces forming a cone shape. A variety of treatment options exist for this anomaly including orthodontic treatment, restorative technique and veneer. This case report deals with an individual presenting with peg lateral of the maxillary arch along with midline diastema. The multidisciplinary treatment protocol of orthodontic treatment involving minor tooth movement and space closure in conjunction with a restorative technique for correction was preferred.