Missing maxillary lateral incisors: A narrative review of treatment alternatives

Abstract

A missing maxillary lateral incisor presents a treatment challenge, especially in growing patients. In this setting, orthodontists, prosthodontists and patients are most often engaged in treatment planning. The most common treatment alternatives are orthodontic space closure, implant-supported prosthesis and resin-bonded partial prosthesis. This narrative review presents the most up-to-date, evidence-based roadmap for this orthodontic issue.