Management of maxillary midline diastema in early mixed dentition by 2×2 appliance

Abstract

Male patient, 10 years of age reported to the orthodontic clinic with a chief complaint of large space in the upper anterior teeth. On intra oral examination a midline diastema of 6mm and bilateral agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors was seen. Bodily closure of the midline diastema was achieved with 2X2 orthodontic appliance, followed by prosthetic replacement of missing lateral incisors.