Recurrent swelling of the lips may be due to a number of causes. A case is presented of recurrent swelling of the upper lip caused by trauma from a displaced and apically dilacerated 1. There was abnormal development of 32 which were also displaced although 123 appeared unaffected. The surgical, endodontic and orthodontic management of this problem is discussed.
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