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Bone Formation and Gingival Improvement After Correction of Orthodontic Relapse

A 19-year-old female experienced gingival recession after unintentional activation of a bonded lingual retainer. Cone-beam computed tomography shows that orthodontic repositioning of the involved lower incisor promoted buccal bone regeneration and thus avoided the need for a gingival graft.

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DR. EDUARDO BEATON LENZA DDS, MScc, PhD

DR.  EDUARDO BEATON LENZA DDS, MScc, PhD

DR. MARCOS AUGUSTO LENZA DDS, MSc, PhD

DR.  MARCOS AUGUSTO LENZA DDS, MSc, PhD

DR. GUILHERME JANSON DDS, MSc, PhD

DR. GUILHERME JANSON DDS, MSc, PhD

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