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I'm 20 years old and i don't have upper lateral incisors..it's like i was born without them.also i have a big gap between the two upper central incisor?

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Tooth replacement: You sound like an excellent patient to orthodontic close the space and replace your congenitally missing tooth with an implant. However you need an exam to have a proper evaluation.

Answered 5/19/2013

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Dr. Gary Klugman answered

Implants: You might be a great candidate for implants to replace your lateral incisors. It may rrequire orthodontics to create the ideal spacing.

Dr Taylor and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 20 years old and i don't have upper lateral incisors..it's like i was born without them.also i have a big gap between the two upper central incisor?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Dr. Gary Klugman answered

Dr Taylor and 3 doctors agreed

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