Removable functional space maintainer for aesthetic rehabilitation of missing anterior teeth. A case report

Delayed tooth eruption (DTE) is the most commonly encountered deviation from normal eruption time. Eruption is a physiologic process that strongly influences the normal development of the craniofacial complex. Often, DTE might be the primary or sole manifestation of local or systemic pathology. A delay in eruption can directly affect the accurate diagnosis, overall treatment planning, and timing of treatment for the orthodontic patient. Thus, DTE can have a significant impact on a patient’s proper health care. Delayed eruption with Congenitally missing teeth (CMT) are rarely seen andfew missing teeth are usually called hypodontia. Besides an unfavourable appearance, patients with missing teeth may suffer from malocclusion, periodontal damage, insufficient alveolar bone growth, reduced chewing ability, inarticulate pronunciation and other problems. Treatment might be usually expensive and multidisciplinary. Hereby we are presenting a case with delayed eruption and missing teeth in lower anterior region and its management.