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Maxillary midline diastema: a case report involving a combined orthodontic/maxillofacial approach.

Campbell A, Kindelan J

Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, York Hospital, York, UK.

This paper presents an orthodontic case of a large (14.5 mm) maxillary midline diastema that was related to the presence, and subsequent removal of 2 median maxillary supernumerary teeth and resulting bone loss. A combined orthodontic and maxillofacial approach involving bone grafting and fixed appliances was used to close the space. This episode of care was organized as interceptive treatment during development of the permanent dentition.

Published 3 March 2006 in J Orthod, 33(1): 22-7.
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