Orthodontic-prosthetic treatment to replace maxillary incisors exfoliated because of improper use of orthodontic elastics: A case report

This article describes the iatrogenic 3exfoliation of maxillary central incisors following the improper use of orthodontic elastic bands. The unsecured rubber band had migrated apically and caused an almost bloodless extraction of both maxillary central incisors. A combined orthodontic-prosthetic solution was used to replace the lost incisors.