Which incisor is more likely to be congenitally missing?

According to epidemiological studies, one or both of the maxillary lateral incisors are congenitally missing in approximately 2% of the population. (1) Maxillary laterals are the third most common missing teeth behind third molars and mandibular second premolars.

What causes congenitally missing permanent teeth?

Causes of hypodontia Missing teeth are the results of increased maternal age, low birth weight, multiple births, early exposure to certain infections, trauma, or drugs. Hypodontia usually is the result of genetic disorders such as ectodermal dysplasia or Down syndrome.

Why do some people have missing incisors?

Tooth decay, gum disease, and injury are common causes of missing teeth. Some people are born without certain teeth, and this condition is called congenitally missing teeth. Genetic factors cause congenitally missing teeth and this condition is often seen in generations of a family.

How common is missing permanent teeth?

Although most people will end up with a complete set of thirty-two permanent teeth, sometimes one or more teeth may fail to develop. This hypodontia is one of the most common developmental abnormalities in dentistry, with up to 20% of all adults missing at least one tooth.

Can the lateral incisors come first?

The lower central incisors (the bottom front) usually come in first, when the child is 6-10 months old. At 8-12 months, the upper incisors arrive. Upper lateral incisors, on either side of front teeth, reveal themselves at 9-13 months. Finally, the lower lateral incisors erupt at 10-16 months.

Can lateral incisors fall out before central incisors?

Next up: Lateral incisors After the central incisors have been shed, the next baby teeth to go will be your child’s lateral incisors. Generally, the upper lateral incisors loosen first. This will usually happen between the ages of 7 and 8.

How late can lateral incisors come in?

How to manage congenitally missing lateral incisors Part 1?

1 Managing Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors, 2 Part I: Canine Substitution. 3 VINCENT O. KOKICH JR, DMD, MSD*. 4 GREGGORY A. KINZER, DDS, MSD†. 5 Dentists often encounter patients with missing or malformed teeth. 6 (more items)

Who are the people with missing lateral teeth?

A person with a missing tooth is likely to have a parent, grandparent, sibling, cousin, or aunt/uncle also missing the same tooth or other teeth. People with one missing adult lateral incisor are also often seen to have a missing or malformed opposing lateral incisor, as well as one or more impacted canine teeth.

Which is the second most common congenitally missing tooth?

The maxillary lateral incisor is the second most common congenitally absent tooth. There are three treatment options that exist for replacing missing lateral incisors. They include canine substitution, a tooth-supported restoration, or a single-tooth implant.

Can a canine be substituted for an incisor?

Often the ideal option is canine substitution. Although the orthodontist positions the canine in the most esthetic and functional location, the restorative dentist often needs to place a porcelain veneer or crown to re-create normal lateral incisor shape and color.

Which incisor is more likely to be congenitally missing? According to epidemiological studies, one or both of the maxillary lateral incisors are congenitally missing in approximately 2% of the population. (1) Maxillary laterals are the third most common missing teeth behind third molars and mandibular second premolars. What causes congenitally missing permanent teeth? Causes of…