The gingival flap is repositioned on the enamel to cover the cementoenamel junction area of the lateral incisor. Then, the attached gingiva of the premolar is positioned apically to allow the distal migration of the canine under gingival tissue. The positioning of the gingiva makes possible the establishment of supra-alveolar connective tissue attachement to the radicular bone and cementum of the tooth. Close-up on the marginal gingiva. Orthodontic appliances have just been removed.
Eruption is accomplished in ideal conditions.
A mucoperiostal flap is raised to correct the gingival defect and treat the discrepancy of the marginal gingiva. Radiograph demonstrating normal alveolar support for 22 and 23. A good alignement of 21 and 22 cannot be performed because of the roots superposition.