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Intraoral photos of the initial clinical condition. (a) Front side. (b) Right side. (c) Left side.
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Visually, there was no clear evidence of any changes (Figure 1).
Periapical radiographs. (a): Permanent canine (tooth #13) in ectopic position in the central incisor region (tooth #11). (b) Deciduous canine (element 53) with 1/3 of the root present, and the absence of an image of the permanent canine.
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Radiographic examinations and teleradiograph were requested (Figures 2 and 3), which confirmed the diagnostic hypothesis.
(a) Teleradiograph. (b) Cephalometric tracing.
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Radiographic examinations and teleradiograph were requested (Figures 2 and 3), which confirmed the diagnostic hypothesis.
Images of the sagittal cut from the tomography. (a) Tooth #53 still with 1/3 of the root. (b) Root resorption of tooth #11. (c) 3D view.
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Examination showed that the permanent canine was in an ectopic position and had completely resorbed the root of the permanent central incisor (Figure 4).
Panoramic radiographs. (a) After orthodontic and aesthetic treatments. (b) Before orthodontic and aesthetic treatments.
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After exfoliation of the permanent central incisor (tooth #11) in August 2012, new radiographic examinations were requested to follow-up on the eruption of the ectopic canine (Figure 5(a)). The enamel was conditioned with phosphoric acid at 37% for 20 seconds, the "Ambar" adhesive system from the manufacturer FGM, "Opallis" nanohybrid compound resin from the manufacturer FGM in the colors of EA1, D-Bleach, DA2, and as well as finishing and occlusal adjustment with "Shofu" at a high rotation and carbon (Figures 5(b) and 7).
Intraoral photos of the clinical condition. (a) Tooth #13 ectopically erupted. (b) Right side. (c) Left side.
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