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Orthodontic input in the management of hypodontia cases

British Dental Journal volume 235, pages 463–469 (2023)Cite this article

Abstract

This article aims to give an overview of the part orthodontics plays in the management of hypodontia cases. Severity of hypodontia varies and some cases can be managed by orthodontics alone. The more complex cases benefit from multidisciplinary care with a combination of orthodontics and restorative treatment. This article sub-divides orthodontic involvement in hypodontia cases into three distinct phases, while providing clinical examples to highlight the management of a variety of cases ranging from simple to complex.

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  • Provides an overview of orthodontic planning and management in hypodontia cases.

  • Discusses the importance of multi-disciplinary management of hypodontia cases.

  • Outlines which clinical features associated with hypodontia are challenging to manage.

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  1. Orthodontic Post-CCST, University of Manchester Dental Hospital, Manchester, UK

    Laura Ewbank

  2. Orthodontic Consultant, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK

    Susi Caldwell

  3. Orthodontic Consultant, University of Manchester Dental Hospital, Manchester, UK

    Richard Needham

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Laura Ewbank, Susi Caldwell and Richard Needham were all involved in planning, drafting, writing and editing the manuscript.

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Ewbank, L., Caldwell, S. & Needham, R. Orthodontic input in the management of hypodontia cases. Br Dent J 235, 463–469 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-6317-4

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