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Reclaiming Anterior Space with a Modified 2x3 Appliance: A Clinical Case Report

Umamaheswari S.*, Vasantha Kumari A.**, Ramanand Vignesh Pandiyan***

*-*** Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospitals, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Periodicity:July - December'2025

Abstract

Tooth avulsion is a significant dental injury, frequently occurring in children aged 7 to 14 years. Early loss of anterior teeth affects esthetics, speech, and psychological health. Space loss caused by drifting of adjacent teeth is common. Although removable appliances depend heavily on patient compliance, fixed appliances such as the modified 2x3 provide improved control and comfort. This case report presents the use of fixed appliance therapy for space regaining, followed by rehabilitation with a flexible denture.

Keywords

Trauma, Space Loss, Esthetic Restoration, Removable Partial Denture.

How to Cite this Article?

Umamaheswari, S., Kumari, A. V., and Pandiyan, R. V. (2025). Reclaiming Anterior Space with a Modified 2x3 Appliance: A Clinical Case Report. Journal of the Indian Dental Association Tamil Nadu, 16(1), 46-50.

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