Fortunately, the expected bone loss across the lateral area edentu- lous ridge from orthodontically moving the canine is significantly less than if the tooth is extracted. In cases where the occlusion and esthetics of the canine in the lateral position are acceptable, closure of the lateral space by the mesially positioned canine may be the simplest alternative treatment option. The benefits of space closure over prosthetic replacement depends on the specific occlu- sion as well as the morphology and esthetics of the canine.