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Fig. 14.29 (a) Patient with crowding and
diminutive 2|2. (b) Following orthodontic
treatment to align the arches. (c)
Dimutive 2|2 enlarged with composite.14.7 ORTHODONTICS AND DENTAL TRAUMA
14.7.0 Introduction
Orthodontic brackets are often used as an immediate measure after trauma to stabilize
loosened or reimplanted teeth, to realign displaced teeth, or to extrude teeth that have
been intruded (976HChapter 12). Teeth that have been fractured at the gingival level may
require extrusion later, to facilitate restoration.
14.7.1 Orthodontic considerations for the missing upper incisor
Upper central incisor