HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
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Question
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Which teeth are sometimes congenitally missing?
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maxillary centrals
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mandibular centrals
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maxillary cuspids
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maxillary laterals
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Maxillary lateral incisor agenesis (MLIA) is the most common congenitally missing permanent tooth condition in the maxillary anterior region (esthetic zone), representing approximately 20% of all dental anomalies [1-3].
Detailed explanation-2: -The tooth most commonly missing is the permanent maxillary lateral incisor (74% incidence) followed by the maxillary and mandibular second premolars.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most common congenitally missing teeth are second premolars, wisdom teeth, and upper lateral incisors.
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