Congenitally Missing Laterals

Missing Lateral Teeth

In some patients, the lateral incisors never develop. When this happens the teeth are called congenitally missing teeth. There are several options to replace the adult teeth that never formed. The most conservative and ideal solution is to replace the teeth with dental implants.  Usually, orthodontic treatment is needed to create the ideal space for the implant. The dental implants are then placed into the jawbone. Next, the abutments and crowns are placed to completely restore the missing adult teeth. Dental implants provide a cosmetic and conservative solution for the replacement of congenitally missing teeth.

Replacing Missing Lateral Incisors with Dental Implants

Missing lateral incisors—those small teeth on either side of your front two teeth—can significantly impact both the appearance and function of your smile. Whether due to genetics, trauma, or extraction, the absence of lateral incisors often causes gaps, bite problems, and a loss of confidence. At our Pasadena, TX dental office, Dr. Michael Nugent offers advanced dental implant solutions to restore your smile seamlessly.

In the video featured on this page, Dr. Nugent discusses the ideal way to replace missing lateral incisors using dental implants. Unlike dental bridges or partial dentures, implants preserve surrounding tooth structure and bone while providing a natural-looking and long-lasting result. Precise planning and execution are critical, especially in the aesthetic front part of the mouth—and Dr. Nugent’s experience and technology ensure excellent outcomes.

Patients from Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, and throughout the Greater Houston area turn to Dr. Nugent for personalized, state-of-the-art implant care. If you or a loved one is missing lateral incisors, dental implants can restore both beauty and function to your smile for years to come.

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