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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Missing Incisors

If you’re missing a pair of incisors, you’re not alone. In about 2% of the adult population, the upper lateral incisors (the ones on the sides of the central incisors, or front teeth) either never descend or never grow at all. At the offices of Drs. Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk, our dentists have a great deal of experience in providing prosthetic teeth and other assistance that can provide people who are missing teeth with healthy, beautiful smiles.


Although it is somewhat unusual for the lateral incisors to not descend, it is a common problem with upper canines. Dentists who perform oral surgery often cut away a bit of gum tissue, allowing orthodontists to attach brackets to the impacted teeth. They can then be guided downward with orthodontic wires while the other teeth are moved aside to make room. In cases where there simply are no lateral incisors, artificial ones may be fabricated. Single implants, fixed bridges, and removable dentures are all possible options, depending on the state of the patient’s other teeth and where they end up after orthodontic therapy has opened up enough space for new teeth. After getting their new incisors, the patient will have to be vigilant about wearing their retainer, since the denture or bridge will be designed based on the assumption that the surrounding teeth do not move again.


Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rdSt, Suite 310, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, www.miami-dental.com through a contact form.

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