What Causes Peg Laterals?
Peg laterals are caused by a genetic variation that disrupts normal tooth development, resulting in upper lateral incisors that are smaller, tapered, or peg-shaped instead of full-sized teeth. This condition often runs in families and can be associated with other dental anomalies, like congenitally missing teeth or spacing issues.
While peg laterals are harmless structurally, they can affect aesthetics and bite ...