Carlos Silva
Lateral maxilar incisor agenesy: space closure option

- Dental Doctor Surgeon
- Specialist in Orthodontics
- PhD – Univ. of Barcelona
- Assoc. Prof. – Universidade Fernando Pessoa
- Author of the method of diagnosis: Individualized Geometric Analysis of Facial Harmony
- Published books: “Geometric Analysis – manual of the technique and method of tracing”; The Orthodontic Tooth Movement”.
- Former Secretary General of OMD
- Former President of the College of Orthodontists
Nationality: Portugal
Scientific area: Orthodontics
14 of november, from 11h30 until 12h00
Auditório C
Conference summary
This presentation will address epidemiologycal and ethiological general considerations of teeth agenesies and in particular, regarding the lateral incisor agenesy situation.
We will also consider the observing criteria when addressing orthodontic options of treatment, specially when the space closure option is taken, as well as the aesthetic parameters involved and occlusal adaptations required in such cases.