Three months post bracketing, space has been gained for U3, which has erupted initially (Fig.2).  The deciduous canine has exfoliated.  The patient is 13 years old.  Arrowheads point to the attached gingiva, which is going to be repositioned apically.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/23/2013, last revision 03/23/2014