title: A modified flap design in exposing the palatally impacted canine.
abstract: A modified flap design for exposing a palatally impacted canine before orthodontic intervention is described, which utilizes an incision 4-5 mm apical to the free gingival margin. The reflected flap provides good surgical access without violating the integrity of the periodontium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abrams
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Gossett
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003481:Cuspid / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005890:Gingivectomy; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*