The ectopic maxillary canine: a case report.
A case is described of a severely ectopic maxillary canine, which underwent initial spontaneous improvement, and following extraction of the deciduous canine erupted satisfactorily. It provides a cautionary tale when considering surgical removal of ectopic maxillary canines.
Kindelan
J
J
Department of Orthodontics, Leeds Dental Institute, UK.
Cook
P
P
D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D009972:Orthodontics, Interceptive; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000628:therapy*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000601:surgery; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000628:therapy*