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Space closure after extraction of two central upper incisors and re‐shaping of laterals
Author(s) -
Vassão Sigrid Justus,
Cavina Denilson Antonio,
Kreia Tatiana Banzatto,
Cerci Bruno Bochnia,
Maciel José Vinicius Bolognesi,
Tanaka Orlando Motohiro
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2008.00742.x
Subject(s) - maxillary central incisor , dentistry , medicine , root canal , orthodontics , closure (psychology) , market economy , economics
– A 13‐year‐old boy had fractured both maxillary central incisors when he was 8 years old, resulting in pulpar damage. At the time of the accident, root canal therapy was performed. Although the teeth were retrieved, their roots were short and not fully developed. Cephalometric analysis suggested extraction of the four first premolars to achieve aesthetic and functional objectives. To attend to the patient’s chief complaint, and with his parents’ approval, both upper central incisors were extracted followed by periodontal and cosmetic procedures to improve the patient’s smile as well as his self‐esteem and satisfaction.