Esthetic management of an unerupted maxillary central incisor with a closed eruption technique

Abstract In cases of orthodontic traction of unerupted teeth, gingival recession and long clinical crowns are often seen. Satisfactory esthetic demands are not always met. A case of an unerupted maxillary central incisor is presented, in which traction was used, with emphasis on the surgical technique and the direction of the pull. The result was clinically favorable. The appearance of gingival margin was restored. (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2000;118:224-8)