A nine year old caucasian boy presented with bilateral double upper central incisors in Class III relationship. In addition 4 showed an abnormal root morphology and path of eruption. The double teeth were retained and the incisor relationship was corrected orthodontically. Following surgical exposure, 4 erupted favourably.
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