Agenesis of mandibular second premolar in patient with dental bimaxillary protrusion

• Main Author: Carlos Alberto Estevanell Tavares
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dental Press Editora
• Series: Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
• Subjects: Agenesia dentária; Ortodontia corretiva; Extração dentária.
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512017000200106&lng=en&tlng=en

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.