Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2024; 12(1): 180-187
Published online Jan 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i1.180
Labial inverse dilaceration of bilateral maxillary central incisors: A case report
Jun-Min Wang, Li-Feng Guo, Li-Qiong Ma, Jing Zhang
Jun-Min Wang, Li-Feng Guo, Stomatological Hospital and College, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
Li-Qiong Ma, Jing Zhang, Stomatological Hospital and College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang J and Ma LQ analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Wang JM and Guo LF reviewed the literature and drafted the manuscript; Zhang J was the patient’s dentist and was responsible for the revision of the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by 2021 Disciplinary Construction Project in School of Dentistry, Anhui Medical University, No. 2021kqxkFY09; The Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province, No. 2008085MH255; and Research Fund of Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine, No. 2022zhyx-C58.
Informed consent statement: Consent was obtained from the patient’s parents for publication of this report.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Jing Zhang, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Stomatological Hospital and College, Anhui Medical University, No. 69 MeiShan Road, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China. zhangjinglh817@126.com
Received: October 7, 2023
Peer-review started: October 7, 2023
First decision: November 22, 2023
Revised: November 29, 2023
Accepted: December 14, 2023
Article in press: December 14, 2023
Published online: January 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Here, we report on a rare case of maxillary bilateral central incisors with severe root dilaceration in mixed dentition that we treated by surgical exposure followed by orthodontic treatment. The dilacerated teeth were successfully moved into the proper position with an aesthetically acceptable outcome at the three-year follow-up assessment. We also discuss the timing of and prognosis for treating dilacerated teeth.