Microdontia at U2s contributes to Class II malposition of U3s (Fig.7).  The cusp tip of U3 (*) should be normally located at the junction between L3 and 4 (^).  No brackets are placed in U2s initially so that open coil springs can be placed between U2 and 3 to increase space.  Composite veneers are to be fabricated near the end of orthodontic treatment, whereas porcelain veneers are going to be placed when she grows out of puberty.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/04/2017, last revision 05/06/2018