AGENESIA DENTÁRIA DE INCISIVOS LATERAIS SUPERIORES: Relato de caso em uma paciente da cidade de Mato Verde-MG

Abstract

Dental agenesis or also known as hypodontia, is established as a numerical anomaly that implies a lack of tooth development. The most frequently encountered agenesis, with the exception of third molars, is the upper lateral incisors. The objective of this study was to report a clinical case of agenesis of upper lateral incisors in a patient from the city of Mato Verde-MG. This is a qualitative study with observational/descriptive objectives. The research will be carried out in the municipality of Mato Verde-MG at Faculdade Verde Norte (FAVENORTE). Female patient, Caucasian, ten years old, attended the FAVENORTE clinic, together with her guardian, with the main complaint being: “Assessing the formation of permanent teeth, as she had already been diagnosed with agenesis of the deciduous upper lateral incisors”. On clinical examination it was observed that there was a lack of permanent upper lateral incisors. The radiographic examination confirmed the absence of the germs of the permanent upper lateral incisors, thus confirming the agenesis of these dental elements. Therefore, the patient was referred to the orthodontist, who prepared an individualized treatment plan for the patient. Early diagnosis is extremely important in cases of tooth agenesis, where professionals must pay attention to its characteristics, targeting treatment options for each case, thus obtaining a favorable prognosis and a better quality of life for the patient.