Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics ()

Agenesis of mandibular second premolar in patient with dental bimaxillary protrusion

  • Carlos Alberto Estevanell Tavares

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.22.2.106-117.bbo
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22, no. 2
pp. 106 – 117

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ABSTRACT The present study reports the treatment carried out in a patient with mandibular second premolar agenesis associated with early loss of a deciduous second molar, deep overbite, severe overjet and dentoalveolar bimaxillary protrusion, which led to lip incompetence and a convex facial profile. The main objectives of this treatment were: to eliminate the spaces in mandibular arch, correct overbite, as well as eliminate bimaxillary protrusion and lip incompetence, thus leading to a balanced profile. The case was presented to the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) as part of the requirements to obtain the title of BBO diplomate.

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