Consulted an 8-year-old patient for missing 21. Upon palpation and intraoral x-ray, 21 was seen and confirmed. Operculectomy was done concerning 21. When 21 was exposed, orthodontic brackets were applied with respect to 21, 22, 41, 31, and 32, and elastic bands were applied for the downward pull.
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