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Pretreatment facial and intraoral photographs.
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A deep curve of Spee and lack of space for third molars were also noted (Figures 1 and 2).
Pretreatment dental casts.
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A deep curve of Spee and lack of space for third molars were also noted (Figures 1 and 2).
Pretreatment lateral cephalometric and panoramic X-rays.
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No root resorption and bone loss were detected whereas the upper incisors showed slightly anomalous roots (Figure 3).
Transpalatal bar in the upper arch and lip bumper in the lower arch.
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Leveling in both arches with space gaining with lateral incisor derotations in the lower arch along with panoramic X-ray before brace removal.
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Considerable time and effort were required for the finishing procedures, including torquing, uprighting, and root paralleling (Figure 5).