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Most of orthodontic patients seek orthodontic treatment for improving their smile esthetics. Maxillary anterior teeth are more prone to fracture or loss especially when these teeth are proclined. Loss of these teeth results in functional impairment, impaired esthetics, and psychological impact on patient. Anterior teeth play a prime role in smile and facial esthetics. Treatment of such cases is needed to improve functions and esthetics. Treatment options include space closure, regaining space and prosthetic replacement for lost tooth This paper describes a case report of a patient who has lost one maxillary incisor and also having proclination and spacing in both arches.
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