[An example of "leveling extraction" for repair of the 21st tooth supraposition].
A supercomplect retained tooth, situated under the 21st tooth, was removed in order to eliminate the supraposition (vestibular position) of the 21st tooth under conditions of lack of place in the dental arch. The 14th tooth on the contralateral side of the jaw was removed in order to maintain the symmetry and order of the anterior part of the maxillary dental arch and for creating place for the 21st tooth. Further transposition of the 13th tooth to the place previously occupied by 14th tooth, 11th tooth instead of 12th tooth, and establishment of the 21st tooth into correct position in the dental arch were carried out using orthodontic devices.
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000601:surgery*