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case_images: Initial clinical findings and elastic artifact.
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case_images: The gums around permanent maxillary right and left incisors were compromised, including a purulent discharge and severe tooth mobility (Figure 1).
case_images: Initial radiographic findings.
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case_images: Radiography revealed severe vertical bone loss in both upper incisors (Figure 2), which did not respond to electric or thermal pulp vitality tests.
case_images: Transoperative clinical findings.
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case_images: To our surprise, an elastic band involving the midportion of the roots of the two central incisors was found during biopsy (Figure 3).
case_images: Postoperative clinical findings.
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case_images: The debris was removed and a metal wire was placed in permanent maxillary right and left incisors (Figure 4).